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