Symptoms generally begin 12-36 hours after eating contaminated food, but may occur as early as a few hours and as late as 10 days.
How long does it take to react to botulism?
In foodborne botulism, symptoms generally begin 18 to 36 hours after eating a contaminated food.
What is an initial symptom of botulism?
Symptoms of botulism usually start with weakness of the muscles that control the eyes, face, mouth, and throat. This weakness may spread to the neck, arms, torso, and legs. Botulism also can weaken the muscles involved in breathing, which can lead to difficulty breathing and even death.
How can you tell if botulism is present?
Signs and symptoms of foodborne botulism include:1Difficulty swallowing or speaking.2Dry mouth.3Facial weakness on both sides of the face.4Blurred or double vision.5Drooping eyelids.6Trouble breathing.7Nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.8Paralysis.
Can botulism go away on its own?
Although botulism can cause severe and prolonged symptoms, most people recover completely from the illness. Early treatment reduces the risk of permanent disability and death. However, even with treatment botulism can be fatal. Without treatment, more than 50% of people with botulism would die.
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