Efficacy and Safety Analysis of Botox Application and Iatrogenic Botulism : Panacea or Peril?

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Clostridium botulinum toxin-A (BoNT-A) creates temporary paralysis in the muscles by acting on the muscle-nerve junction. It is injected into the mimic muscles when a decrease in the movements of the mimic muscles is desired. Despite many favorable applications, the use of BoNT-A is not without drawbacks. Although there is no expected serious side effect on health in BoNT-A treatments, various problems can be encountered in patients treated for aesthetic purposes. Botulism is a rare but potentially life-threatening syndrome, which is caused by the toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which acts on the nervous system, vegetative forms of C. botulinum can only survive in anaerobic conditions, while spore forms are common in nature and can withstand harsh conditions. Botulism can stem from bacterial spores which release toxin in the body; in the form of enteric botulism, and wound botulism. The cases that develop 'iatrogenic botulism' after such procedures are usually those receiving high-dose toxin for therapeutic purposes. The treatment of botulism mainly consists of anti-toxin therapy and, if necessary, intensive care to prevent organ failures, including respiratory support. This article aims to cover all these issues related to botulism and other adverse outcomes related to BoNT-A injection in light of the most recent literature.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

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Current pharmaceutical design - (2024) vom: 21. Feb.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Karcioglu, Ozgur [VerfasserIn]
Akman, Canan [VerfasserIn]
Atnis, Ilknur [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Botox
Botulinum toxin
Botulism
Clostridium botulinum
Iatrogenic botulism
Journal Article
Paresis
Respiratory paralysis.

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Date Revised 27.02.2024

published: Print-Electronic

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doi:

10.2174/0113816128284720240212111926

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368996816