Iatrogenic botulism
ORPHA:254509· ICD-10 A05.1
Definition
Iatrogenic botulism is the most recent man-made form of botulism, a rare acquired neuromuscular junction disease with descending flaccid paralysis caused by botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs), and it may occur as an adverse event after therapeutic or cosmetic use.
- Prevalence
- <1 / 1 000 000
- Age of onset
- All ages