Epidemiological characteristics of human botulism in France from 2001 to 2003. National Surveillance of Infectious Diseases 2001–2003

Key points: - Stable average annual incidence: 0.5 cases per million since 1991; - Predominance of type B botulism; - Most common food sources: home-cured meats, deli meats, and homemade preserves; - First outbreak of type B botulism reported in France since 1973 (R.A.)

Author(s): Espie E

Publishing year: 2005

Pages: 7 p.

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