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:254504
inhalational botulism
OrphanetORPHA:254504
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record13 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO