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Botulism can be categorized based on the route of transmission. The Clostridium | Botulism can be categorized based on the route of transmission. The ''[[Clostridium botulinum]]'' bacteria can be transmitted through food, by inhalation, and in a wound. | ||
The health care provider will perform a physical exam. There may be signs of: | The health care provider will perform a physical exam. There may be signs of: | ||
===Eyes=== | ===Eyes=== |
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Physical Examination
Botulism can be categorized based on the route of transmission. The Clostridium botulinum bacteria can be transmitted through food, by inhalation, and in a wound. The health care provider will perform a physical exam. There may be signs of:
Eyes
Throat
- Absent or decreased gag reflex
Abdomen
- Paralytic ileus: Decreased or absent bowel sounds
Neurologic
- Absent or decreased deep tendon reflexes
- Loss of muscle function/feeling
- Speech impairment