2007 Outbreak of Botulism at a Private Home Linked to Seafood, Alaska
A confirmed outbreak of Botulism occurred at a private home in Alaska. Seafood was named as the vehicle of infection although the type, or preparation of, the seafood was not given.
Tags:
c.+bot, c.+botulinum, clostridium+botulinum, botulism, seafoodOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AK |
| Pathogen: | Botulism |
| Vehicle(s): | Seafood |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
Sources & documents
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