A floppy infant was brought after being given honey by pacifier. Vitals were WNL. Hand holding and tone in extremities were absent. Probable diagnosis:: (A) Clostridium perfringens food poisoning, (B) Bacillus cereus food poisoning, (C) Salmonella food poisoning, (D) Clostridium botulinum food poisoning
Answer is D. Ans. D. Clostridium botulinum food poisoningClostridium botulinum food poisoning occurs from infected honey used in pacifiers, leading to flaccid paralysis (absent tone in muscles)