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
A)antibiotics.
B)toxin.
C)surgery.
D)vaccination.
E)supportive care,including respiratory assistance.

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The symptoms described are consistent with botulism, a serious illness caused by botulinum toxin, which can be found in improperly canned, preserved, or fermented foods. Treatment focuses on supportive care, including respiratory assistance if needed, rather than antibiotics, toxin, surgery, or vaccination.

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