Is botulism type C transmissible to human by consumption of contaminated poultry meat? Analysis of a suspect outbreak in French Guyana.

Is botulism type C transmissible to human by consumption of contaminated poultry meat? Analysis of a suspect outbreak in French Guyana.
Anaerobe. 2019 Feb 11;:
Authors: Martrenchar A, Djossou F, Stagnetto C, Dupuy C, Brulez E, Attica C, Egmann G, Gruenfeld J, Fontanella JM, Popoff MR
Abstract
Botulism type C was suspected in a 46-year old man after consumption of sick poultry from a flock where botulism type C was confirmed. The patient developed characteristic signs of botulism, but investigation of biological samples did not confirm the presence of Clostridium botulinum or botulinum toxin. Despite having classical botulism symptoms, the man recovered very quickly. This raises the question of botulism transmission to humans by ingestion of contaminated poultry.
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Source: Anaerobe - February 11, 2019 Category: Microbiology Authors: Martrenchar A, Djossou F, Stagnetto C, Dupuy C, Brulez E, Attica C, Egmann G, Gruenfeld J, Fontanella JM, Popoff MR Tags: Anaerobe Source Type: research