Питання 31 з 40 · Тема: Bacteriology · Microbiology

A 37-year-old male was admitted to a hospital complaining of abdominal pain, difficulty in swallowing and breathing, constipation, and nausea. He developed respiratory failure and required endotracheal intubation and ventilation. Two days before, the patient consumed dried salted fish bought from an artisanal producer. Laboratory investigation for infectious pathogen was performed using Kitt-Tarozzi's method. Observation under a bright field microscopy revealed the presence of typical microorganisms with «tennis racket» appearance. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

1. A Shigella infection
2. B Typhoid fever
3. C Cholera
4. D Botulism
5. E Nontyphoidal Salmonella infection

Правильна відповідь: D. Botulism