Botulism -- United States
The use of chamomile is common among many people, particularly those of Latin origin. A study from Argentina found the contamination of chamomile by _C. botulinum_ is as common as that of honey. The diagnosis is easy enough if a pediatrician thinks of it. Any infant worked up for "sepsis" at that age should have the diagnosis of infant botulism considered.
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Steven Marcus, MD
Professor Emeritus
NJ Medical School of the Rutgers University
Former director, NJ Poison Information and
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