Infant Botulism
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Infant Botulism Treatment
The mainstay of treatment is supportive and may include keeping the airway clear, observing for respiratory difficulty, and ensuring adequate nutrition. If respiratory distress develops, respiratory support including use of a ventilator may be indicated.
Antibiotics do not appear to increase the rate of improvement. The use of human-derived botulinum antitoxin may also be of benefit. Antibiotics are not needed unless a secondary infection, such as pneumonia, develops.
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