Infant botulism in Australia: availability of human botulinum antitoxin for treatment.
Med J Aust
; 193(10): 614-5, 2010 Nov 15.
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| ID: mdl-21077820
ABSTRACT
We report the first Australian case of treatment of infant botulism with a human botulinum antitoxin developed in the United States by the California Department of Public Health. Our patient's clinical improvement was rapid, and although the product is expensive, cost-analysis supports the economical viability of its use. In future cases of suspected infant botulism, we recommend that Australian clinicians promptly obtain and administer this antitoxin to their patient.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Botulismo
/
Imunoglobulinas
/
Fatores Imunológicos
Limite:
Female
/
Humans
/
Infant
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
/
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Med J Aust
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Austrália