Summary of botulism cases reported in 2004

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Summary of botulism cases reported in 2004

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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 138 cases of botulism intoxication were reported to CDC in 2004. Among the 14 cases of foodborne intoxication, toxin type A accounted for 12 (86%) cases and toxin type E for 2 (14%) cases. The median age of patients was 41 years. No deaths were reported. There were 2 multi-case outbreaks. They were caused by pruno, a bootleg prison-made alcoholic beverage, and home-canned mushrooms, respectively.

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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