Overview

Botulism Outbreak in Thailand (Episode II)

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2006-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
A second botulism outbreak in Northern Thailand was reported in 2006. 192 people were exposed to raw meat and the gut of deer, 83 suffered from diarrhea. Of these 5 developed respiratory failure, 1 impending respiratory failure. We analysed the clinical findings and electrophysiologic findings in this second episode of large botulism outbreak in northern Thailand.
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Rajavithi Hospital
Collaborator:
Rajavithi Biomolecular Research Center
Treatments:
Antitoxins
Botulinum Antitoxin