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

Year: 2023

Type: article

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.

Source: Eurosurveillance

DOI: 10.2807/1560-7917.es.2023.28.41.2300513

Authors: Léa Courtot-Melciolle, Marine Jauvain, Mona Siefridt, Renaud Prevel, Olivia Peuchant, Olivier Guisset, Gaëlle Mourissoux, Laure Diancourt, Christelle Mazuet, Gauthier Delvallez, Alexandre Boyer, Arthur Orieux

Institutions: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Université de Bordeaux, Inserm, Centre de Recherche Cardio-Thoracique de Bordeaux, Institut Pasteur, Université Paris Cité

Language: English

Topic: Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4387599342

FWCI: 2.042

Cites: 12

Cited by: 12

Related to: 10