Botulism -- United Kingdom
Hundreds of waterfowl died from avian botulism last year [2015] and concerns have been voiced that it might return again if Verulamium Lake (Hertforshire) is not cleared.
Avian botulism is a paralytic disease caused by bacteria (_Clostridium botulinum_) produced from silt in warmer temperatures.
A number of dead ducks have been spotted in recent weeks but the district council will not confirm the deaths are caused by botulism.
Now 3 swans, which were retrieved by Swan Rescue
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://bit.ly/2aNKUsD
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