Type E Botulism in Michigan - Michigan Sea Grant
Type E Botulism in Michigan - Michigan Sea Grant
Type E Botulism in Michigan - Michigan Sea Grant
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Significant F<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs from the Dieoffs<br />
• “The most significant f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g to date is the<br />
presence of the tox<strong>in</strong> of <strong>Type</strong> E Clostridium<br />
botul<strong>in</strong>um, causative agent of botulism, <strong>in</strong> the<br />
blood of dead loons and gulls.”<br />
• “A most significant f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g was the occurrence<br />
of tox<strong>in</strong> of C. botul<strong>in</strong>um type E <strong>in</strong> the tissues<br />
of a majority of the birds.”