Botulism

Complication

Timeframe

Likelihood

variable

high

Affected patients have reported significant differences from controls with regard to psychosocial well-being.[5]

variable

high

Affected patients were more likely than controls to report fatigue, weakness, dizziness, dry mouth, and difficulty lifting objects.[5]

Affected patients were also more likely to report being limited in vigorous activities (e.g., walking 3 blocks and climbing 3 flights of stairs).[5]

variable

high

Affected patients were more likely than controls to report difficulty breathing with moderate exertion.[5]

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Complications