2023-09-12 12:12:24
Eight cases of botulism, including one still awaiting confirmation, linked to food poisoning, were admitted this weekend to Bordeaux University Hospital. According to South West which reveals the case, these eight people hospitalized for this extremely rare botulinum toxin poisoning, all apparently ate in the same restaurant in downtown Bordeaux before reporting the first symptoms.
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Benjamin Clouzeau, intensive care doctor, head of the Intensive Medicine-Resuscitation department (MIR), specifies that “eight cases of botulism, including five requiring ventilatory assistance, related to food poisoning” were admitted to his department. The ARS (Regional Health Agency) Nouvelle-Aquitaine is informed and “the necessary measures are taken. »
“Rare and potentially fatal disease”
Food botulism, due to the consumption of inadequately processed foods, “is a rare but potentially fatal disease if not diagnosed quickly and treated with an antitoxin,” explains the WHO (World Health Organization) on its website. health).
Botulinum toxins “block nerve functions and can lead to respiratory and muscular paralysis,” the organization continues. The first symptoms are marked fatigue, weakness and dizziness. They are usually followed by blurred vision, a feeling of dry mouth and difficulty swallowing and speaking. »
A crisis unit was opened at the Bordeaux University Hospital, according to South West.
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