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 35 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
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.