2009•Chinese Journal of Veterinary DrugRequires access
Progress in the Laboratory Diagnostics of Botulism
Mu Wei
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Abstract
Botulism is a potentially lethal paralytic disease caused by botulinum neurotoxin,correct and rapid diagnosis is essential for therapy.This paper reviewed the current advance of the laboratory diagnostics of botulism including detection of botulinum neurotoxin,culture methods,molecular detection and genetic characterization of Clostridium botulinum.