Surveillance of botulism

Learn about botulism surveillance.

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Number of cases of botulism in Canada

Between 2012 and 2016, an average of 6 cases of botulism was reported annually.

How Canada monitors botulism

Botulism is a nationally notifiable disease. Cases that meet the national case definition are reported through the Canadian Notifiable Disease Surveillance System.

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