Systematic review of the global occurrence of botulism, including infant botulism

Obtaining an up-to-date and comprehensive understanding of the prevalence, risk factors, clinical presentation, and status of classical and infant botulism, a systematic review and meta-analysis are required. We want to conduct this systematic review and meta-analysis to uncover the knowledge gaps, estimate the burden, identify risk factors and predictors, and inform clinical practise by synthesising available information from different studies which will help to evaluate and develop the public health policies and practises, establish effective preventative, and control initiatives, and enhance patient outcomes.