Familial Cluster of Foodborne Botulism Associated with Homemade Dairy Products: A Case Series.

IF 0.7 Q3 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
International Medical Case Reports Journal Pub Date : 2025-10-09 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.2147/IMCRJ.S553444
Khadijeh Saravani, Amirhosein Kamrava, Javad Poursamimi
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Abstract

Background: Foodborne botulism is a life-threatening illness caused by neurotoxins produced by Clostridium botulinum. Although dairy-related cases are rare, they remain a public health concern, especially in regions where traditional food preparation methods are common.

Case presentation: This case series describes botulism in three family members-including a pregnant woman-following the consumption of homemade dairy products. All presented with varying degrees of neurological and respiratory symptoms. Two required intubation and intensive care. Laboratory findings confirmed neurotoxin type A in stool and gastric samples. Early administration of a horse-derived trivalent botulinum antitoxin and supportive care resulted in recovery.

Conclusion: Prompt recognition and treatment are essential for favorable outcomes. This case series underscores the exceptionally rare occurrence of foodborne botulism linked to homemade dairy products, highlighting the clinical and public health significance of early diagnosis and preventive measures.

与自制乳制品相关的食源性肉毒杆菌中毒家族群:一个病例系列。
背景:食源性肉毒杆菌中毒是由肉毒梭菌产生的神经毒素引起的一种危及生命的疾病。虽然与乳制品有关的病例很少,但它们仍然是一个公共卫生问题,特别是在传统食品制备方法普遍存在的地区。病例介绍:本系列病例描述了三个家庭成员(包括一名孕妇)在食用自制乳制品后出现肉毒中毒。都表现出不同程度的神经系统和呼吸系统症状。两人需要插管和重症监护。实验室结果证实粪便和胃样本中有A型神经毒素。早期给予马源性三价肉毒杆菌抗毒素和支持性护理导致康复。结论:及时识别和治疗是获得良好预后的关键。本病例系列强调了与自制乳制品相关的食源性肉毒杆菌中毒异常罕见的发生,突出了早期诊断和预防措施的临床和公共卫生意义。
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International Medical Case Reports Journal
International Medical Case Reports Journal MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL-
CiteScore
1.40
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0.00%
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135
审稿时长
16 weeks
期刊介绍: International Medical Case Reports Journal is an international, peer-reviewed, open access, online journal publishing original case reports from all medical specialties. Submissions should not normally exceed 3,000 words or 4 published pages including figures, diagrams and references. As of 1st April 2019, the International Medical Case Reports Journal will no longer consider meta-analyses for publication.
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