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Table 2 Physical examination findings at emergency department presentation

From: Early diagnosis and critical management of wound botulism in the emergency department: a single center experience and literature review

 

Frequency (N = 21)

Percentage

Generalized weakness

20

95.20%

Difficulty swallowing

15

71.40%

Voice/speech problems

14

66.70%

Respiratory difficulty

12

57.10%

Double vision/diplopia

11

52.40%

Extremity/wound pain

9

42.90%

Shortness of breath

8

38.10%

Fever

7

33.30%

Blurry vision

6

28.60%

Sore throat

5

23.80%

Vomiting or diarrhea

5

23.80%

Dizziness

5

23.80%

  1. Physical examination findings as documented in emergency department charts
  2. *All other responses were either “no” or “not documented” by the physician
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International Journal of Emergency Medicine

ISSN: 1865-1380

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