Iatrogenic Botulism Following Botulinum Toxin Injection in a Child With Cerebral Palsy: A Case Report
Published online on November 24, 2025
Abstract
Journal of Child Neurology, Volume 41, Issue 5, Page 747-750, May 2026.
BackgroundBotulinum toxin is widely used for the treatment of spasticity in pediatric patients with cerebral palsy. Although regarded as safe, rare but severe systemic complications, such as iatrogenic botulism, may arise.Case PresentationWe present the ...
BackgroundBotulinum toxin is widely used for the treatment of spasticity in pediatric patients with cerebral palsy. Although regarded as safe, rare but severe systemic complications, such as iatrogenic botulism, may arise.Case PresentationWe present the ...