Botulism

Additional Information

Surveillance

• National Botulism Surveillance

MMWR Articles

• CDC. Botulism Associated with Commercially Canned Chili Sauce --- Texas and Indiana, July 2007. MMWR 2007:56(dispatch):1-3.
• Botulism Associated with Commercial Carrot Juice --- Georgia and Florida, September 2006. MMWR 2006:55(dispatch):1-2.
• CDC. Infant botulism–New York City, 2001-2002. MMWR 2003; 52: 21-24.

Links

• Investigational Heptavalent Botulinum Antitoxin (HBAT) to Replace Licensed Botulinum Antitoxin AB and Investigational Botulinum Antitoxin E
• Botulism Manual [PDF - 43 pages]
• CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Foodborne Diseases FAQ

References

• Sobel J. Botulism. In: Lutwick LI, Lutwick SM, eds. Beyond Anthrax: The Weaponization of Infectious Diseases. New York: Springer Science + Business Media; 2009:85–105.
• Sobel.J. Botulism. Clin Infect Dis 2005:41.
• Simpson LL. Identification of the major steps in botulinum toxin action. Annu Rev Pharmacol Toxicol. 2004;44:167–193.
• Arnon SS, Schechter R, Inglesby TV, et al. Botulinum toxin as a biological weapon: medical and public health management . JAMA. Feb 28 2001;285(8):1059–1070.
• Shapiro RL, Hatheway C, Swerdlow DL. Botulism in the United States: A clinical and epidemiologic review. Ann Intern Med 1998;129:221-8.