That s botulinum toxin ,right? In infants we can find constipation and it is often the first symptom to occur.Those infants appear floppy,lethargic and have a weak cry and poor muscle tonePatient came with palpitation, muscle weakness, fever, mydriasis, dry mouth.
Which of the following drugs might the patient has taken?
a- atropin
b- ephedrin
c- botulinum toxin
d- edrophonium
e- benztropine
Oh yeah, sure you are 100% right.That s botulinum toxin ,right? In infants we can find constipation and it is often the first symptom to occur.Those infants appear floppy,lethargic and have a weak cry and poor muscle tone
You must have read it in Kaplanbotulinum toxin for sure.
atropin doesnt cause muscle weakness and fever. but a bacterial infection or viral could. plus the botulinum toxin notes is either in kaplan or FA. i remember reading it somewhere.![]()