Abstract
The authors report a small outbreak of botulism in a family following the consumption of homedried ham. Diagnosis was based on clinical pictures and isolation of the toxin. The epidemiology, physiopathology and recent advances in knowledge of this rare disease are reviewed.
| Translated title of the contribution | Botulism: Report on a localized epidemic |
|---|---|
| Original language | French |
| Pages (from-to) | 2-6 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift |
| Volume | 114 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 1984 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine