Infant Botulism: A Case Study in Integrated Clinical and Public Health Response
Early recognition of constipation, feeding difficulty, and descending weakness in infants is vital for prompt diagnosis of infant botulism. Bedside nerve studies support early treatment. Rapid public health notification and coordinated access to specific therapies, including timely use of BAT and BIG-IV, are essential to optimize outcomes and safety.
Authors
- John Gannon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7165-7814)
- Niall Conroy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6467-0551)
- John C. McHugh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7726-7553)
- Bridget Freyne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9542-1582)
- Tiarnán Fallon Verbruggen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0198-0000)
- Kara Tedford
- Huw Mayberry (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3769-2595)
- L Loughlin
- Sinéad Burke
- Mary O’Regan
- Cally Brits
Institutions
- Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin (IE)
- Health Service Executive (IE)
- University of Oxford (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.71670
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.39