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Classically, the [[treatment]] for botulism has been to deliver an [[antitoxin]] to the patient once exposed. Also, putting the patient on a [[mechanical ventilator]] has been a successful treatment method because patients with botulism have extreme trouble [[breathing]] on their own. Even though these treatments have been successful, there have been tests on a new [[drug]] that will block [[Potassium channel]]s in order to restore [[neuromuscular]] function after botulinum [[intoxication]]. | Classically, the [[treatment]] for botulism has been to deliver an [[antitoxin]] to the patient once exposed. Also, putting the patient on a [[mechanical ventilator]] has been a successful treatment method because patients with botulism have extreme trouble [[breathing]] on their own. Even though these treatments have been successful, there have been tests on a new [[drug]] that will block [[Potassium channel]]s in order to restore [[neuromuscular]] function after botulinum [[intoxication]]. | ||
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Overview
Classically, the treatment for botulism has been to deliver an antitoxin to the patient once exposed. Also, putting the patient on a mechanical ventilator has been a successful treatment method because patients with botulism have extreme trouble breathing on their own. Even though these treatments have been successful, there have been tests on a new drug that will block Potassium channels in order to restore neuromuscular function after botulinum intoxication.