Early, Real-Time Medical Diagnosis of Botulism by Endopeptidase-Mass Spectrometry.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Botulinum toxin was detected in patient serum using Endopeptidase-mass-spectrometry assay, although all conventional tests provided negative results. Antitoxin was administered, resulting in patient improvement. Implementing this highly sensitive and rapid assay will improve preparedness for foodborne botulism and deliberate exposure.
Medical subject headings
- Botulism
- Endopeptidases
- Mass Spectrometry