How soon after infection do symptoms appear?
Symptoms of foodborne botulism usually occur 12 - 36 hours after ingestion, but may take several days. The incubation period for infant botulism is not known.

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1. What is botulism?
2. Who gets botulism?
3. How is botulism spread?
4. How can botulism be prevented?
5. What are the symptoms of botulism?
6. How soon after infection do symptoms appear?
7. How is botulism diagnosed?
8. What is the treatment for botulism?
9. What happens if botulism is not treated?