Symptoms of Clostridium botulinum poisoning

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Clostridium botulinum poisoning is a kind of toxic disease caused by the spoilage of meat food containing Clostridium botulinum. Clinically, it is characterized by motor central nervous system paralysis and bulbar palsy, with high mortality. Let's talk about the symptoms of Clostridium botulinum poisoning.

Symptoms of Clostridium botulinum poisoning

The disease usually develops from the hindquarters to the forequarters, with symmetrical paralysis, decreased reflex function, decreased muscle tension, and weakness of the hindquarters, but with clear mind and low body temperature.

Salivation, dysphagia, mydriasis, and visual impairment can be seen after the development of forebody. In severe cases, dyspnea, rapid heart rate, systemic weakness, falling to the ground shock and respiratory paralysis died.

Carnivorous animals can occur, the natural cases are mainly due to animals eating rotten corpses, feed contaminated by spoilage, drinking water and so on.

matters needing attention

(1) Early detection of the application of multivalent antitoxin therapy, intramuscular or intravenous injection of 3-5 ml, early application than late application effect is significant（ 2) Kanamycin sulfate injection 50000 units / kg body weight, twice a day（ 3) Rehydration therapy, 5% glucose saline 100-1000 ml, 5% sodium bicarbonate injection 10-50 ml, mixed intravenous drip（ 4) Before feeding, the food should be heated at 100C and fed after more than 10 minutes.