Botulism Nightmare: Brazilian Woman Left Paralyzed in Colorado Hospital
Aspen, Colorado – A young Brazilian woman participating in an exchange program in Colorado finds herself paralyzed and fighting for her life after contracting a rare bacteria, as reported by her family. Claudia de Albuquerque Celada, 23, was admitted to the hospital on February 17 with symptoms including paralysis, dizziness, double vision, and shortness of breath. Two weeks later, she was diagnosed with botulism at the Swedish Medical Center in Denver. Since her hospitalization, Albuquerque …