Publications by authors named "Najaf Asrar"
Article Synopsis
- Botulism, caused by a neurotoxin from Clostridium botulinum, is mostly linked to ingestion or drug use, while wound botulism is rare with only 1-2 cases yearly in the U.S.
- A 27-year-old man developed muscle weakness and other symptoms 10 days after a gunshot wound, leading to a diagnosis of wound botulism and the necessity of mechanical ventilation.
- Emergency physicians should be aware that wound botulism is becoming more common in adults and needs to be considered for any patient showing neuromuscular symptoms with a recent injury, regardless of wound appearance.
