Health Information Portal (HIP)

Botulism

Topic	Priority Priority Alert Conveys the highest level of importance; warrants immediate action or attention. Advisory Provides important information for a specific incident or situation; may not require immediate action. Notification Provides information regarding an incident or situation; unlikely to require immediate action. Update Provides updated information regarding an incident or situation; unlikely to require immediate action.	Date of Alert

Surveillance

• National Botulism Surveillance

Vaccine Information

There is no vaccine for botulism at this time, and antitoxins are not useful for preventive purposes.

Diagnosis & Management

• Botulism (Clostridium botulinum) Case Definition
• CDC Clinical Overview of Botulism
• CDC Clinical Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Botulism [MMWR, May 7, 2021 / 70(RR-1): 1-30]

Resources

For Healthcare Providers:

Reporting to PDPH

Report Botulism cases to PDPH immediately by calling 215-685-6748 during business hours or calling 215-686-4514 after business hours and asking for the Division of Disease Control on-call staff.

Health Educational Materials

• CDC About Botulism

Links and Resources

• CDC Selected Botulism Publications
• CDC Clinician Resources for Botulism

Guidelines for Management and Control

All Facilities

• Botulinum Toxin as a Biological Weapon: Medical and Public Health Management [JAMA, Feb 28, 2001 / 285(8): 1059-1070]
• Botulism in the United States, 1899 – 1996: Handbook for Epidemiologists, Clinicians and Laboratory Workers [CDC, 1998]

For Patients and Community Members:

Posters:

There are no posters for Botulism.