Botulism can result in death due to respiratory failure. However, in the past 50 years, the proportion of patients who die from botulism has fallen from about 50 percent to 8 percent. Patients who survive an episode of botulism poisoning may have fatigue and shortness of breath for years, and long-term treatment may be needed to aid recovery.
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