Foodborne Botulism Symptoms | Medical Algorithm

Are you evaluating a patient for clinical findings seen with foodborne botulism?

Yes

Does the patient complain of?

• dizziness?

Yes

• fatigue?

Yes

• nausea and vomiting?

Yes

• diarrhea early followed by constipation?

Yes

• abdominal cramps?

Yes

Does the eye examination show?

• blurred vision?

Yes

• diplopia?

Yes

• ptosis?

Yes

• extraocular muscle weakness?

Yes

• pupils fixed or dilated?

Yes

• nystagmus?

Yes

Does examination of the head and neck show?

• dysphagia?

Yes

• dry mouth?

Yes

• dysarthria and dysphonia?

Yes

• sore throat?

Yes

• facial nerve dysfunction?

Yes

• hypoactive gag reflex?

Yes

• tongue weakness?

Yes

Does the neurologic examination show?

• symmetric weakness in the upper and lower extremities?

Yes

• weakness progressing from proximal to distal and in a descending pattern?

Yes

• hypoactive deep tendon reflexes?

Yes

• dyspnea?

Yes

• respiratory arrest?

Yes

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Clinical Findings in Foodborne Botulism

Purpose: To evaluate a patient for clinical findings associated with foodborne botulism.