Canada: Botulism cases in Nunavik linked to walrus meat
by News Desk from Outbreak News Today on (#5G4PV)
By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services (NRBHSS) announced recently suspected cases of Botulism (qassuniq) in Inukjuak, on March 22. An investigation revealed that the cases were associated with igunaq (a method of preparing meat, particularly walrus and other marine mammals) consumed during two feasts on March 18th and March 19th. More than 27 people may have [...]
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