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8 countries
ICD-10 A051
Botulism
Botulism clinical and global spread profile: 8 countries, 8 WHO outbreak events since 2006.
Botulism · ICD-10 A051 · ICD-11 1A11 · 8 WHO events across 8 countries (2006–2023).
Top affected countries
| Country | Region | Events | % of global |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States of America | AMR | 1 | 13% |
| France | EUR | 1 | 13% |
| Canada | AMR | 1 | 13% |
| Austria | EUR | 1 | 13% |
| Germany | EUR | 1 | 13% |
| Switzerland | EUR | 1 | 13% |
| Turkey | EUR | 1 | 13% |
| Thailand | SEAR | 1 | 13% |
Distribution by WHO region
| Region | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | 5 | 63% |
| AMR | 2 | 25% |
| SEAR | 1 | 13% |
Decade summary
| Decade | Events |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2020s | 5 |
WHO case definition
A disease caused by an infection with the gram-positive bacteria Clostridium botulinum. This disease commonly presents with abdominal pain, vomiting, acute paralysis, blurred vision, diplopia, and may be fatal. Transmission is by ingestion of contaminated food, direct contact, or from accidental overdose. Confirmation is by identification of Clostridium botulinum in a faecal or food sample.
Countries Affected
8
Outbreak Events
8
Year Range
2006–2023
coronavirus
ICD-10 A051
Botulism
Visualization
Global Prevalence Snapshot
Based on WHO Disease Outbreak News events (2006–2023).
Risk Level
Endemic / High Risk
Emerging / Moderate
Sporadic / Low Risk
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