Botulism
ORPHA:1267· ICD-10 A05.1
Definition
Botulism is a rare acquired neuromuscular junction disease, characterized by descending flaccid paralysis caused by botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs), including four clinical forms with different modes of acquisition.
- Prevalence
- <1 / 1 000 000
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Age of onset
- All ages