[Botulism in Poland in 2008]

Przegl Epidemiol. 2010;64(2):231-4.
[Article in Polish]

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.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Distribution
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Botulism / epidemiology*
  • Botulism / microbiology
  • Child
  • Disease Outbreaks / statistics & numerical data*
  • Female
  • Food Microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Meat Products / microbiology
  • Meat Products / poisoning*
  • Middle Aged
  • Poland / epidemiology
  • Registries / statistics & numerical data*
  • Risk Factors
  • Rural Population / statistics & numerical data
  • Sex Distribution
  • Urban Population / statistics & numerical data
  • Young Adult