2008 Outbreak of Botulism Linked to Consumption of Muktuk, Alaska
One person developed botulism after eating muktuk in the interior region of Alaska. Muktuk is whale skin and blubber.
Tags:
c.+bot, c.+botulinum, clostridium+botulinum, botulism, muktuk, whale, blubberOverview
| Outbreak began: | November 2008 |
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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: | 1 |
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