inhalational botulism
ORPHA: 254504
Overview
Inhalational botulism is a man-made form of botulism (see this term), a rare acquired neuromuscular junction disease with descending flaccid paralysis caused by botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs)
Available Treatments (0)
No treatments linked yet
Clinical trials or compassionate use may be available — consult a specialist.
Clinical Presentation
Signs and symptoms associated with inhalational botulism, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.
Urinary retentionXerostomiaPtosisDiplopiaMuscle weaknessDiarrheaNausea and vomitingConstipationDyspneaParalysisCranial nerve paralysisMydriasisFatigue
Classification & Codes
Orphanet Code
ORPHA:254504inhalational botulism
| Orphanet | ORPHA:254504 |
| Treatments | 0 drug(s) |
| Symptoms on record | 13 signs |
| Status | published |
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO