Summary of botulism cases reported in 2001

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Summary of botulism cases reported in 2001

Published Date:

11/19/07

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English

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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.). Division of Foodborne Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases.

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A total of 169 cases of botulism intoxication were reported to CDC in 2001. Among the 33 cases of foodborne intoxication, toxin type A accounted for 20 (61%) cases and toxin type E for 10 (30%) cases. The median age of patients was 46 years. One death was reported. There were 4 multicase outbreaks. They were associated with a commercial product and Alaskan native foods.

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