Botulism
Reporting Guidelines |
Protocol |
Current Case Definition |
Required Forms
General Information |
Surveillance Data |
Other Links
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Reporting Guidelines:
- Suspect or confirmed cases immediately to local health department by phone and follow up with written report.
Protocol:
Current Case Definition:
Required Forms:
- WVEDSS Botulism Epidemiological Investigation
- Botulism Epidemiological Investigation
- BT Agent Case Exposure Investigation Form
- BT Agent Case Travel/Activity Worksheet
- BT Agent Case Transportation Worksheet
General Information:
Surveillance Data:
Other Links:
- CDC Botulism Manual
- West Virginia Office of Laboratory Services Threat-Preparedness and Bioterrorism Response Unit
- JAMA Statement
- CDC Information
- West Virginia Bioterrorism Page
- West Virginia Foodborne & Waterborne Disease Page
This page was last updated 01/01/2007.
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