Foodborne botulism
ORPHA:228371· ICD-10 A05.1
Definition
Foodborne botulism is the most common form of botulism, a rare acquired neuromuscular junction disease with descending flaccid paralysis due to botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs). It is caused by consumption of contaminated food containing BoNTs.
- Prevalence
- Unknown
- Age of onset
- All ages