BOTULISM

Course overview

Botulism is a rare but life-threatening neuroparalytic disease caused by neurotoxins produced by Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic spore-forming bacterium usually found in soil. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of botulism, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.