Table 1.
Clinical signs and symptoms reported by patients with food-borne botulism, France 2007–2016 [29,30,31].
| Clinical Sign/Symptom | Number of Cases/Total Cases | % of Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal disorders | ||
| Dry mouth | 70/133 | 52.6 |
| Vomiting | 64/134 | 47.8 |
| Constipation | 62/135 | 45.9 |
| Diarrhea | 32/139 | 23.0 |
| Nausea | 22/133 | 16.5 |
| Abdominal pain | 20/130 | 15.4 |
| Oculomotor disorders | ||
| Diplopia | 83/146 | 56.8 |
| Blurred vision | 63/139 | 45.3 |
| Mydriasis | 55/146 | 37.7 |
| Ptosis | 30/137 | 21.9 |
| Paralysis | ||
| Dysphagia | 91/134 | 67.9 |
| Food choking | 54/129 | 41.9 |
| Diaphragmatic paralysis | 36/130 | 27.7 |
| Limb paralysis | 33/126 | 26.2 |
| Dysarthria | 20/122 | 16.4 |