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Phenotypic characterization of Clostridium botulinum strains isolated from infant botulism cases in Argentina.
Revista Argentina de microbiologia - 1 Jan 2000
Sagua M D, Lúquez C, Barzola C P, Bianco M I, Fernández R A
Abstract excerpt
Infant botulism is the most common form of human botulism; however, its transmission has not been completely explained yet. Some of the most recognized potential sources of Clostridium botulinum spores are the soil, dust, honey and medicinal herbs. In Argentina, 456 cases of infant botulism were reported between 1982 and 2007. C. botulinum type A was identified in 455 of these cases whereas type B was identified...
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