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Archive for November 4th, 2009

Botulism case in Scotland

4 Nov, 09 | by Dr Dean Jenkins

There are reports of a case of an infant with botulism in Scotland.

“A 16-week-old baby boy is fighting for his life after being diagnosed with botulism.

Logan Douglas was admitted to hospital in Edinburgh where doctors spotted signs of the rare disease and ordered a test.

Health protection experts said there had not been a report of an infant with botulism in Scotland since 1983.”

UK Press Association 4th November

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