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That head lag is impressive! Infantile botulism in the NICU: a case report.

Jaimie E WardingerNada DarwishShaili Amatya
Published in: Maternal health, neonatology and perinatology (2024)
This case highlights the importance of considering infantile botulism as a diagnostic possibility even in the absence of risk factors, and the need for vigilance in diagnosing and treating this rare but potentially life-threatening condition. With timely recognition, subsequent treatment with BabyBIG, and supportive care, infants with infantile botulism can be expected to recover completely. This information is particularly important for neonatologists providing care for infants outside the neonatal period, especially during times of high patient census and resulting overflow of pediatric admissions in the NICU.
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