Table 1.
Demographics and Clinical Characteristics of Patients Receiving Diagnosis of Botulism in Arizona Prison A, November 24 to 26, 2012.
| Patient | Age (years) | Incubation Period (hours) | Mechanical Ventilation (days) | Comorbidities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 10 | 96 | None |
| 2 | 28 | 17 | 109 | Asthma |
| 3 | 25 | 19 | 86 | None |
| 4 | 25 | 19 | > 159a | Hepatitis C |
| 5 | 20 | 28 | 25 | None |
| 6 | 35 | 41 | 27 | Hepatitis C, GERD |
| 7 | 25 | 41 | 36 | Hepatitis C |
| 8 | 33 | 67 | 0 | Hepatitis C |
Note. All patients were men. All drank from the same batch of prison-brewed illicit alcohol on November 23. GERD = gastroesophageal reflux disease.
a
Patient still on mechanical ventilation as of May 2, 2013.