Summary of botulism cases reported in 2002

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Summary of botulism cases reported in 2002

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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 130 cases of botulism intoxication were reported to CDC in 2002. Among the 21 cases of foodborne intoxication, toxin type E accounted for 14 (67%) cases, toxin type A for 5 (24%) cases, and toxin type B for 2 (9%) cases. The median age of patients was 49 years; no deaths were reported. There were 3 multicase outbreaks, all associated with Alaskan native foods.

At head of title: APPENDIX A.

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Botulism/diagnosis Botulism/epidemiology Botulism/prevention & Control Foodborne Diseases Public Health Surveillance
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Annual Reports
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United States
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9 numbered pages
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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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