2021 Outbreak of Botulism Associated with Seal Oil, Alaska
An outbreak of infection with Clostridium botulinum occurred at a private home in Alaska. The two outbreak associated cases were hospitalized and survived.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | January 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AK |
| Pathogen: | Botulism |
| Vehicle(s): | Seal Oil |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
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