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==Differentiating Botulism from other | ==Differentiating Botulism from other Diseases== | ||
Physicians may consider the diagnosis if the patient's history and physical examination suggest botulism. However, these clues are often not enough to allow a diagnosis of botulism. Other diseases such as the following can appear similar to botulism, and special tests may be needed to exclude these other conditions. | Physicians may consider the diagnosis if the patient's history and physical examination suggest botulism. However, these clues are often not enough to allow a diagnosis of botulism. Other diseases such as the following can appear similar to botulism, and special tests may be needed to exclude these other conditions. | ||
*[[Guillain-Barré syndrome]] | *[[Guillain-Barré syndrome]] | ||
*[[Myasthenia gravis]] | *[[Myasthenia gravis]] | ||
*[[Stroke]] | *[[Stroke]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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Differentiating Botulism from other Diseases
Physicians may consider the diagnosis if the patient's history and physical examination suggest botulism. However, these clues are often not enough to allow a diagnosis of botulism. Other diseases such as the following can appear similar to botulism, and special tests may be needed to exclude these other conditions.