What is botulism poisoning?

Botulism poisoning is an illness in which a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum is ingested or can be found in an infected wound. The bacteria toxin interferes with the nerves and muscles and can cause paralysis and breathing problems.

How do members experience botulism poisoning?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with botulism poisoning*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for botulism poisoning*

Who has botulism poisoning on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 0
50s 0
60s 2
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 0
Female 2