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. 1974 Oct;50(588):603–611. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.50.588.603

Staphylococcal food poisoning and botulism

R J Gilbert
PMCID: PMC2495632  PMID: 4619651

Abstract

Staphylococcal food poisoning and botulism are caused by the ingestion of food containing exotoxins. Outbreaks of both are still a problem in many countries. This paper attempts to summarize information relating to these illnesses, together with advice on how their incidence may be reduced, or better still prevented.

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