ReviewEmerging infectious diseases2023
Foodborne Botulism, Canada, 2006-2021
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 15 citations in OpenAlex.
- Tracing and characterization of a family outbreak of subtype B2 botulism linked to homemade pickled eggs in Jinan, China.BMC microbiology · 2026Article
- Analysis of the epidemiological characteristics of foodborne botulism in Xinjiang, China from 2016 to 2024.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Article
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- Botulinum Neurotoxins: History, Mechanism, and Applications. A Narrative Review.Journal of neurochemistry · 2025Review
- Foodborne Botulism Caused byMicroorganisms · 2025Article
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- Botulism.CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne · 2025Article
- Familial Cluster of Foodborne Botulism Associated with Homemade Dairy Products: A Case Series.International medical case reports journal · 2025Article
- Prevalence of Clostridium botulinum in Retail Peanut Butters from a 2007 Survey in Ottawa, Canada.Current microbiology · 2024Article
- Botulism Cases in Romania-An Overview of 14-Year National Surveillance Data.Biomedicines · 2024Article
- Botulism in fish: a review.Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc · 2024Review
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7 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
During 2006-2021, Canada had 55 laboratory-confirmed outbreaks of foodborne botulism, involving 67 cases. The mean annual incidence was 0.01 case/100,000 population. Foodborne botulism in Indigenous communities accounted for 46% of all cases, which is down from 85% of all cases during 1990-2005. Among all cases, 52% were caused by botulinum neurotoxin type E, but types A (24%), B (16%), F (3%), and AB (1%) also occurred; 3% were caused by undetermined serotypes. Four outbreaks resulted from commercial products, including a 2006 international outbreak caused by carrot juice. Hospital data indicated that 78% of patients were transferred to special care units and 70% required mechanical ventilation; 7 deaths were reported. Botulinum neurotoxin type A was associated with much longer hospital stays and more time spent in special care than types B or E. Foodborne botulism often is misdiagnosed. Increased clinician awareness can improve diagnosis, which can aid epidemiologic investigations and patient treatment.
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