Food-borne botulism outbreak during the Rugby World Cup linked to marinated sardines in Bordeaux, France, September 2023.
Euro Surveill
; 28(41)2023 10.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37824251
ABSTRACT
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.
Key words
Full text:
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Collection:
01-internacional
Health context:
1_ASSA2030
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3_ND
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Botulism
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Clostridium botulinum
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Euro Surveill
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article