Retrospective Epidemiological Study on Botulism in Intensive Care Units in France

Retrospective Epidemiological Study on Patients Admitted for Botulism Poisoning in Intensive Care Units in France

Botulism poisoning is a rare but serious illness. Because of it's low incidence, it is not well known by physicians. Most studies describing botulism date back to the last century and do not take into account recent advances in intensive care.

The objective of this study is to describe the clinical course, interventions and outcomes of patients with severe botulism poisoning requiring a hospitalisation in an intensive care or high dependancy unit.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of botulism
• Admission in an intensive care or high dependancy unit

Exclusion Criteria:

• None