A patient with botulism presents with descending paralysis. Which muscle group is affected first?

A patient with botulism presents with descending paralysis. Which muscle group is affected first?

  • Correct Answer: Ocular muscles
  • Limb muscles
  • Respiratory muscles
  • Abdominal muscles

Explanation: Ocular muscles are affected first in botulism due to neurotoxin action.

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