Food-borne botulism outbreak during the Rugby World Cup linked to marinated sardines in Bordeaux, France, September 2023

In September 2023, a botulism outbreak affecting 15 individuals occurred in Bordeaux, France, during the Rugby World Cup. We report on eight individuals from four different countries on two continents admitted to the intensive care unit at our hospital, where six required invasive mechanical ventila...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Courtot-Melciolle, Léa, Jauvain, Marine, Siefridt, Mona, Prevel, Renaud, Peuchant, Olivia, Guisset, Olivier, Mourissoux, Gaëlle, Diancourt, Laure, Mazuet, Christelle, Delvallez, Gauthier, Boyer, Alexandre, Orieux, Arthur
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) 2023
Materias:
Rapid Communication
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10571493/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37824251
http://dx.doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2023.28.41.2300513
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Sumario:In September 2023, a botulism outbreak affecting 15 individuals occurred in Bordeaux, France, during the Rugby World Cup. We report on eight individuals from four different countries on two continents admitted to the intensive care unit at our hospital, where six required invasive mechanical ventilation. Cases reported consuming locally produced canned sardines at a restaurant. This report highlights the importance of rapid, worldwide alerts from health authorities to prevent severe consequences of such outbreaks, particularly during events attracting international visitors.

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