Citation

Rossow H, Kinnunen PM, Nikkari S. Duodecim 2012; 128(16): 1678-1684.

Vernacular Title

Botulinumtoksiini biouhka-agenssina.

Affiliation

Biologisten uhkien osaamiskeskus, CB-suojelulääketieteen ja ympäristöterveyden keskus, tutkimus- ja kehittämisosasto Puolustusvoimat, Sotilaslääketieteen Keskus.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Laaeketieteellinen Aikakauskirja Duodecim)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

23025151

Abstract

Botulism is caused by botulinum neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is a flaccid paralysis in which consciousness and nociception are preserved. Natural botulism typically results from ingestion of inadequately heated or unheated vacuum-packed foods. In addition, botulinum toxin is one of the most feared biological weapons. In the diagnosis and treatment of botulism early suspicion is essential. Several coinciding or local clusters without a typical connecting source, or an uncommon type of toxin may indicate an intentionally caused epidemic.

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