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After two recent cases of infant botulism, the Madison County Health Department is urging parents to be aware of the symptoms. The source of the illnesses and whether there is a connection between the two Madison County cases is still under investigation, said Nikita Vundi, director of the health department. “We may not ever be able to make that connection,” Vundi said, but she said the health department decided to issue an alert to make families aware of the symptoms.
“Infant botulism is a serious illness that requires urgent medical attention,” the health department said in a statement earlier in the week. “In some cases, the source of infant botulism may be honey or exposure to soil contaminated with the Clostridium botulinum bacteria.” ...
Madison County Health Department Issues Local Health Alert Regarding Infant Botulism
Madison County Health Department has identified two cases of infant botulism in the community. Infant botulism is a serious illness that requires urgent medical attention. In some cases, the source of infant botulism may be honey or exposure to soil contaminated with the Clostridium botulinum bacteria. If the bacteria are ingested, the spores produce a toxin that can cause the following signs and symptoms.
Signs and Symptoms Babies with infant botulism might have:
• Constipation, often the first symptom
• Trouble sucking or feeding
• Weak facial muscles, face appearing “flat”
• Drooping eye lids
• Floppy movements due to muscle weakness and loss of head control
• Weak cry that sounds different than usual
• Irritability
• Tiredness
• Difficulty breathing
• Decreased movement
• Trouble swallowing with a lot of drooling
If your child is experiencing signs and symptoms of infant botulism, we recommend seeking immediate medical attention. If you have any questions or would like to report a case of infant botulism call Madison County Health Department 859-623-7312.
