Botulism in Infants
Alternate Names : Infant Botulism
How is the infection diagnosed?
Diagnosis includes a thorough exam by a doctor.
The diagnosis can be made based on the infant's signs and symptoms .
Be sure to tell the doctor about any possible exposures.
Tests to confirm the diagnosis include the following:
a stool sample to check for the bacteria
testing of the food that may have caused the botulism
an electromyogram,
also called an EMG, which may show signs of abnormal muscle function. An
EMG is a study of how the muscles respond to electrical stimulation.
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