BOTULISM IN THE UNITED STATES, 1899–1969

Gangarosa, EL J. (CDC, Atlanta, Ga. 30333), J. A. Donadio, R.W. Armstrong, K. F. Meyer, P. S. Brachman and V. R. Dowell. Botulism in the United States, 1899–1969. Amer J Epidem 93: 93–101, 1971.—Although a rare disease, botulism remains a threat in the United States. In 1899–1969, 659 outbreaks comp...

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Published in:American journal of epidemiology 1971-02, Vol.93 (2), p.93-101
Main Authors: GANGAROSA, EUGENE J., DONADIO, JOSEPH A., ARMSTRONG, ROBERT W., MEYER, K. F., BRACHMAN, PHILIP S., DOWELL, V. R.
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botulism
Botulism - epidemiology
Botulism - etiology
Botulism - mortality
Child
Clostridium botulinum
Disease Outbreaks
food contamination
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