Botulism

COMMUNITY

• Botulism Prevention
• CDC Information: Botulism
• How to stay Safe When Getting Botulinum-Toxin Injections

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

• Report suspect or confirmed cases IMMEDIATELY to the local health department by phone and follow up with written report.
• Infant Botulism: For Clinicians: Website
• CDC Antitoxin Botulism Treatment Video
• Clinical Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Botulism, 2021
• Guidance to Illness Related to "DIY" Injection of Botulinum Toxin

DATA & SURVEILLANCE

• National Botulism Surveillance

LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

• Surveillance Protocol
• Case Definition
• CDC Botulism Manual

Report Forms:

• Foodborne - Wound Case
• Infant Case
• WVEDSS

BIOTERRORISM

• JAMA Statement
• Report Forms​