What Is Botulism?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Treatment
One of the first steps of treatment is to remove as many of the bacteria from the body as possible. This can mean surgically removing infected tissue. In other cases, it can mean forcing the patient to vomit and/or defecate to remove the bacteria from the digestive system.
An anti toxin will also be used to help prevent the existing toxin from doing any more harm to the body. Antibiotics are also used, but need to be used carefully in order to prevent the condition being made worse. In many cases, the patient will also need help with breathing. Any damage caused cannot be reversed, but therapy can help the patient recover control over their muscles.
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