Abstract
A total number of 46 foodborne botulism cases were registered in Poland in 2008 (incidence rate 0.12 per 100,000 population), in rural areas--28 cases (incidence 0.19) and in urban areas--18 cases (incidence 0.08). There were 36 sporadic cases (78%), 2 outbreaks of two persons and 2 outbreaks involving three persons. Tinned meat (especially home made) was the main vehicle of infection botulin toxin. There were no deaths reported due to botulism.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Age Distribution
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Botulism / epidemiology*
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Botulism / microbiology
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Child
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Disease Outbreaks / statistics & numerical data*
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Female
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Food Microbiology*
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Humans
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Incidence
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Infant
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Male
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Meat Products / microbiology
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Meat Products / poisoning*
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Middle Aged
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Poland / epidemiology
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Registries / statistics & numerical data*
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Risk Factors
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Rural Population / statistics & numerical data
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Sex Distribution
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Urban Population / statistics & numerical data
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Young Adult