A case of botulism in New Zealand.

N Z Med J

Neurology Department, Wellington Hospital, Private Bag 7902, Wellington South, Wellington, New Zealand.

Published: November 2015

We describe the first case of food-borne botulism seen in New Zealand for 30 years. Botulism is an important diagnosis to consider in a patient with rapidly progressive descending paralysis and normal sensorium. Early recognition, timely institution of intensive care support and administration of botulism antitoxin are the most important aspects of management.

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