On June 30, a 47-year-old man was hospitalized with dizziness, blurred vision, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and nausea. Examination revealed facial paralysis. He reported eating home-canned green beans and stew containing roast beef and potatoes 24 hours before onset of symptoms. The patient should be treated with

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The symptoms and history suggest botulism, a condition caused by botulinum toxin, often from improperly canned foods. Treatment involves supportive care, especially respiratory assistance, as the toxin can cause paralysis of respiratory muscles.

On June 30, a 47-Year-Old Man Was Hospitalized with Dizziness