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Bioterrorism: Botulism Information

For the Community

Facts about Botulism
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Frequently Asked Questions
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases.

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For Health Providers

Clinical Features
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases.

Case Definition
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Specimen Guidelines (pdf)
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Consensus Statement: Botulinum Toxin as a Biological Weapon
Source: The Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Online Resources

Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response: Botulism
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Foodborne Illness
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases.

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