The quills of the Porcupine symbolize the generations of ancestors and their wisdom that have come before, each quill a representation of a family ancestor. Porcupine carries great meaning for connecting to ancient ancestors and their way of life, and the knowledge of living in harmony with the land and other animals.
1 An average of 110 cases of botulism is reported annually in the US. 2  About twenty-five percent of these cases are foodborne botulism. 3  Mean age of infected people is 46 years, with a range from 3 to 78 years. 4  Men and women are affected equally. An average of 110 cases of botulism is reported annually in the US. 2  Over the past few years the number of cases of wound botulism has been between thirty and forty percent. 3  The median age of affected patients is 41 years with a range of 23-58 years.
Infant botulism. If infant botulism is related to food, such as honey, problems generally begin within 18 to 36 hours after the toxin enters the baby's body. Signs and symptoms include: 1  Constipation (often the first sign). 2  Floppy movements due to muscle weakness and trouble controlling the head. 3  Weak cry. 4  Irritability.ut, the start of symptoms can range from a few hours to several days, depending on the amount of toxin ingested. Signs and symptoms of foodborne botulism include: 1  Difficulty swallowing or speaking. 2  Dry mouth. 3  Facial weakness on both sides of the face. 4  Blurred or double vision. 5  Drooping eyelids. 6  Trouble breathing.