Outbreak of botulism in Kenyan nomads.
During disease surveillance in Kenya, a series of deaths were investigated among a group of nomadic Gabra in Marsabit. The cause was identified as botulism (Clostridium botulinum Type A), contracted from sour milk prepared traditionally in a gourd. Reported outbreaks of botulism in Africa would appear to be extremely rare.
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D001906:Botulism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002648:Child; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007630:Kenya; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice