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  • Title: [Botulism in Poland in 2009].
    Author: Czerwiński M, Czarkowski MP, Kondej B.
    Journal: Przegl Epidemiol; 2011; 65(2):251-4. PubMed ID: 21913469.
    Abstract:
    Atotal number of 31 foodborne botulism cases were registered in Poland in 2009 (incidence rate 0.08 per 100,000 population), in rural areas--22 cases (incidence 0.15) and in urban areas--9 cases (incidence 0.04). There were 22 sporadic cases (71%), 3 outbreaks of two persons and 1 outbreak involving three persons. Tinned pork meat (especially homemade) was the main vehicle of infection botulin toxin. One death due to foodborne botulism was reported.
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