Infant Botulism
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Infant botulism is a rare disease that affects babies when certain bacterial spores develop in their intestine and produce a substance that interferes with the transmission between nerves and muscles.
How it can be noticed: It usually shows up with constipation, weak sucking, a faint cry, drooping eyelids, difficulty holding up the head, and a notable lack of strength or floppiness in the baby.
Why act promptly: Any unusual weakness or difficulty feeding in an infant warrants care without delay, since the course can be rapid.
Who treats it? The pediatrician is the professional who assesses these signs in the baby, determines their severity, and defines the necessary support. When in doubt, seeking an early review is the most prudent thing for the child's health and to closely follow their progress in these first months of life.
Data on 33 doctors who treat infant botulism
Which specialist treats infant botulism?
Infant botulism is mainly treated by a pediatrician, who identifies and manages this serious infection in babies. If your baby has muscle weakness, difficulty sucking, or a weak cry, seek care from a pediatrician right away.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in infant botulism
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Nava Fuentes
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. Alberto Martinez Matuk
Dr. Pedro Silva Sanchez
Dr. Isaac Aaron Enriquez Monsalvo
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Dr. Perla Santiago Garduza
Dr. José Augusto Ortíz Mortera
Dr. Jose Carlos Licea Blanco
Dr. Amadeo Cervantes López
Dr. Adriana Miron Poumian
Dr. Kuautemok Reyes Santos
Dr. José Felipe Jaramillo Canales
Dr. Rafael Barron Ramirez
Dr. Maximiliano Elguezábal Mendoza
Dr. Paulina Matesanz Hernandez
Frequently asked questions
What is infant botulism?
Infant botulism is a rare disease that affects babies when certain bacterial spores develop in their intestine and produce a substance that interferes with the transmission between nerves and muscles.
Which doctor treats infant botulism?
Infant botulism is mainly treated by a pediatrician, who identifies and manages this serious infection in babies. If your baby has muscle weakness, difficulty sucking, or a weak cry, seek care from a pediatrician right away.