paralytic

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During this six-month period, mussels may have naturally occurring toxins that can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning and domoic acid biotoxins, also known as amnesic shellfish poisoning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

“Every paralytic polio case means there are hundreds of children who are silently affected by poliovirus and are potentially carrying and spreading it throughout their communities,” she added.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2024

There is no antidote to paralytic shellfish poisoning, but treatment involves supportive care and, if necessary, respiratory support.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024

"We find paralytic shellfish toxins in our shellfish pretty much year-round at this point."

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2024

She rose and hobbled to me on her paralytic legs and kissed me.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright