An outbreak of equine botulism type A associated with feeding grass clippings

An outbreak of abortion associated with equine rhinopneumonitis viral infection in Iran

An outbreak of type A botulism associated with a commercial cheese sauce.

BACKGROUND Although botulism is rare, recognition of a possible case of this illness represents a public health emergency. To prevent more cases, prompt investigation must be done to determine whether illness is linked to commercial product or restaurant. Botulism can masquerade as other illnesses, and seemingly unlikely foods can harbor botulinum toxin. OBJECTIVE To confirm the diagnosis and...

Type A botulism outbreak in members of a family following consumption of homemade whey: brief report

Background: Botulism is mostly caused by Clostridium botulinum neurotoxin which has been described as a bilateral symmetric descending flaccid paralysis. Preventing and responding to botulism outbreaks is a public health emergency. In this study, the disease is reported in a family. Methods: In a case series study, during an outbreak, four members of a family with symptoms including paralysis,...

Botulism Type E Outbreak Associated with Eating a Beached Whale, Alaska

We report an outbreak of botulism that occurred in July 2002 in a group of 12 Alaskan Yu'pik Eskimos who ate blubber and skin from a beached beluga whale. Botulism death rates among Alaska Natives have declined in the last 20 years, yet incidence has increased.

National outbreak of type a foodborne botulism associated with a widely distributed commercially canned hot dog chili sauce.

BACKGROUND On 7 and 11 July 2007, health officials in Texas and Indiana, respectively, reported 4 possible cases of type A foodborne botulism to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Foodborne botulism is a rare and sometimes fatal illness caused by consuming foods containing botulinum neurotoxin. METHODS Investigators reviewed patients' medical charts and food histories. Clinica...