13.1 Botulism

Type of Infection	First Line (with Dosage and Duration)	Alternative First Line (with dosage and Duration)	Comments
Botulism	No role of antibiotics for food borne or intestinal Botulism		Botulism is a serious medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Botulinum antitoxins to be administered as soon as possible, this can neutralize botulinum toxin and prevent furtherdamage. It works best when given early in the illness, but it can't reverse paralysis that has already happened.

For common etiological agents of Botulism, see Annexure B.13.1

1. CDC. Treatment of Botulism. April 17, 2024. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/treatment/index.html