Botulism

Description

A disease caused by an infection with the gram-positive bacteria Clostridium botulinum. This disease commonly presents with abdominal pain, vomiting, acute paralysis, blurred vision, diplopia, and may be fatal. Transmission is by ingestion of contaminated food, direct contact, or from accidental overdose. Confirmation is by identification of Clostridium botulinum in a faecal or food sample.

Exclusions from above levels

• 1A09 – salmonella foodborne intoxication and infection
• 1C1A – Listeriosis
• NE61 – Harmful effects of or exposure to noxious substances, Substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source, Other noxious substances eaten as food