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EUROPEAN NEUROLOGY
Volume 49, Issue 3, Pages 151-153Publisher
KARGER
DOI: 10.1159/000069073
Keywords
wound botulism; heroin abuse; subcutaneous abscess; antitoxin
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Wound botulism in 7 heroin 'skin poppers' produced ophthalmoplegia and descending paralysis. Rapid recovery occurred in 2 who received the antitoxin within the fourth day of symptom onset. A poor outcome was seen in 4 who received the antitoxin after the eighth day of symptoms and 1 who did not receive the antitoxin. Early antitoxin administration is important in achieving a favorable outcome. Copyright (C) 2003 S. Karger AG, Basel.
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