Table 1.
Most frequent clinical signs and symptoms (more than 10% of the patients) of the TTX poisonings in Mainland France and French Overseas Territories (n = 44).
| Signs and Symptoms | Number of Cases (n = 44) and Percentage (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total neurologic signs | 36 (81.8%) | |
| • Paresthesia | 33 (75.0%) | |
| • Sensitivity disorder | 15 (34.1%) | |
| • Vertigo | 11 (25.0%) | |
| • Ataxia | 10 (22.7%) | |
| • Dysarthria | 8 (18.2%) | |
| • Headache | 7 (15.9%) | |
| • Tetraparesis | 7 (15.9%) | |
| • Reflex disorder | 6 (13.6%) | |
| • Mydriasis | 5 (11.4%) | |
| Total gastrointestinal signs | 24 (54.5%) | |
| • Nausea | 16 (36.4%) | |
| • Vomiting | 10 (22.7%) | |
| • Abdominal pain | 7 (15.9%) | |
| Total general signs | 23 (52.3%) | |
| • Muscle weakness | 16 (36.4%) | |
| • Arthralgias, myalgias | 6 (13.6%) | |
| • Shivering | 6 (13.6%) | |
| • Others | 9 (20.4%) | |
| Total cardiologic signs | 8 (18.2%) | |
| • Bradycardia | 6 (13.6%) | |
| Total respiratory signs | 7 (15.9%) | |
| Total cutaneous signs | 7 (15.9%) | |
| • Pruritus | 5 (11.4%) | |