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A floppy infant was brought after being given honey by pacifier. Vitals were WNL. Hand holding and tone in extremities were absent. Probable diagnosis:

A
Clostridium perfringens food poisoning
B
Bacillus cereus food poisoning
C
Salmonella food poisoning
D
Clostridium botulinum food poisoning
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. D. Clostridium botulinum food poisoningClostridium botulinum food poisoning occurs from infected honey used in pacifiers, leading to flaccid paralysis (absent tone in muscles)

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