Transient Paralysis of the Bladder due to Wound Botulism

2001 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 610-612 ◽  
Author(s):  
Th. Sautter ◽  
A. Herzog ◽  
D. Hauri ◽  
B. Schurch
Keyword(s):  
Wound Botulism ◽  
Transient Paralysis

scholarly journals Transient paralysis after robotic prostatectomy

2008 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Deem ◽  
Cordell R. Davis ◽  
James P. Tierney
Keyword(s):  
Robotic Prostatectomy ◽  
Transient Paralysis

Stimulated single-fiber electromyography in wound botulism

1996 ◽  
Vol 19 (9) ◽  
pp. 1171-1173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raul N. Mandler ◽  
Ricardo A. Maselli
Keyword(s):  
Single Fiber ◽  
Wound Botulism

scholarly journals Effective and rapid treatment of wound botulism, a case report

BMC Surgery ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Schulte ◽  
U. Hamsen ◽  
T. A. Schildhauer ◽  
T. Ramczykowski
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Wound Botulism ◽  
Rapid Treatment

scholarly journals Wound botulism in injecting drug users

Anaesthesia ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. McGarrity
Keyword(s):  
Drug Users ◽  
Injecting Drug Users ◽  
Wound Botulism

scholarly journals Rodiet A. et F. Cans. Visual auras in epileptics (Archives de Neurologie No. 9 —1907)

1907 ◽  
Vol XIV (3-4) ◽  
pp. 198-200
Keyword(s):  
Intraocular Pressure ◽  
Prodromal Symptoms ◽  
Transient Paralysis

Delasiauve divided auras, as a set of phenomena of the onset of a seizure, into motor, sensitive and intellectual, according to which convulsive blinking, painful sensitivity to light, etc. are observed in front of our eyes. Among other authors, Pichon adheres to the division of the aura into distant and immediate prodromal symptoms. The authors of the article call any manifestation from the side of the eyes that precedes an attack in half an hour as prodromal. During this period, various and transient paralysis of the ocular muscles, changes in accommodation, heaviness of the eyelids and increased intraocular pressure, photopsia and progressive amblyopia with blindness for several seconds were noted.

scholarly journals Treatment of venous ulcers in drug addicts: A case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 439-441
Author(s):  
Mirela Vasileva ◽  
Vesna Brishkoska Boshkovski ◽  
Andrej Petrov
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Venous Ulcer ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Drug Addicts ◽  
Wound Botulism ◽  
Venous Ulcers ◽  
Serious Infections ◽  
Cutaneous Anthrax

Venous ulcers are common in drug addicts and, although the management of these wounds is the same as in other patients, there are differences in the approach and the outcome of treatment. Those injecting drugs are at risk of serious infections, such as necrotizing fasciitis, wound botulism, and cutaneous anthrax due to the nature of the substances being injected. Herein, we present two cases of venous ulcers in drug addicts in their thirties. Both patients had been suffering from a venous ulcer for several years and the final result differed in the two patients. We concluded that it is necessary to raise awareness of the importance of treatment and lifestyle changes. The multidisciplinary approach in these patients may contribute to the improvement of wound healing.

scholarly journals Wound botulism in injectors of drugs: upsurge in cases in England during 2004

2005 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 5-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
D Akbulut ◽  
J Dennis ◽  
M Gent ◽  
K A Grant ◽  
V Hope ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clostridium Botulinum ◽  
Botulinum Neurotoxin ◽  
Type A ◽  
Wound Infections ◽  
Republic Of Ireland ◽  
Wound Botulism ◽  
Geographical Clustering ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Uk

Wound infections due to Clostridium botulinum were not recognised in the UK and Republic of Ireland before 2000. C. botulinum produces a potent neurotoxin which can cause paralysis and death. In 2000 and 2001, ten cases were clinically recognised, with a further 23 in 2002, 15 in 2003 and 40 cases in 2004. All cases occurred in heroin injectors. Seventy cases occurred in England; the remainder occurred in Scotland (12 cases), Wales (2 cases) and the Republic of Ireland (4 cases). Overall, 40 (45%) of the 88 cases were laboratory confirmed by the detection of botulinum neurotoxin in serum, or by the isolation of C. botulinum from wounds. Of the 40 cases in 2004, 36 occurred in England, and of the 12 that were laboratory confirmed, 10 were due to type A. There was some geographical clustering of the cases during 2004, with most cases occurring in London and in the Yorkshire and Humberside region of northeast England.

scholarly journals A Case of a 34-Year-Old Female with Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure and Proximal Muscle Weakness

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Alex Diaz ◽  
Surit Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
Muscle Weakness ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Proximal Muscle Weakness ◽  
Proximal Muscle ◽  
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure ◽  
Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure ◽  
Wound Botulism ◽  
Life Threatening Illness ◽  
Life Threatening

Wound associated botulism is an unusual presentation. Early detection of this potentially life-threatening illness can significantly shorten length of hospital stay and improve prognosis. We present a case of a 34-year-old female with a history of heroin abuse who presented to the ED with acute respiratory failure, diplopia, and proximal muscle weakness. There was early concern for wound botulism as the instigating process. After discussion with the CDC, she was given equine serum heptavalent botulism antitoxin. Laboratory analysis later confirmed our suspicion. Symptoms improved and the patient was liberated from mechanical ventilation on day 14 and discharged from the hospital on day 23.

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