| Contagious: |
No |
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Mortality:
(if untreated) |
60-100%
|
Incubation Period:
(days) |
1-5 |
Duration of Illness:
(days) |
Days to weeks |
| Existence of Vaccine: |
Yes |
| Symptoms: |
Weakness, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, difficulty talking and swallowing, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, progressive paralysis, eventual asphyxia |
| Treatment†: |
Intensive medical and nursing care in hospital, possible use of ventilator for respiratory paralysis, antitoxin could be helpful if used early |
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