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Botulism-induced unilateral submandibular sialoadenitis: a case report

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The authors thank Dr. Petrolini from the “Centro Antiveleni” in Pavia for her contribution in the diagnosis of botulism and for advice in treatment; we also thank Dr. Fiore and Dr. Croci from the “Istituto Superiore di Sanità” in Rome for performing analyses on patient’s stool, rectal swabs and serum.

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  1. Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Regional Epilepsy Centre, Magna Græcia University, Catanzaro, Italy

    Sara Gasparini, Edoardo Ferlazzo, Giovanbattista Gaspare Tripodi, Vittoria Cianci & Umberto Aguglia

  2. Unit of Neurology, Regional Epilepsy Centre, “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli” Hospital, Reggio Calabria, Italy

    Vittoria Cianci & Umberto Aguglia

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Gasparini, S., Ferlazzo, E., Tripodi, G.G. et al. Botulism-induced unilateral submandibular sialoadenitis: a case report. Neurol Sci 34, 2225–2226 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-013-1456-z

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