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
Pakistan is launching a nationwide polio vaccination campaign on 28 October to vaccinate more than 45 million children under the age of five against paralytic polio.
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 remained abed ten years, gradually growing better, but never completely recovering, relapsing periodically into her paralytic state.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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