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Exactly how long does it take to death after ingesting the toxin of food-borne botulism type e from egyptian feseikh at the annual spring festival if the disease goes untreated? what are the statistical range, mode and median in days?

Q: exactly how long does it take to death after ingesting the toxin of food-borne botulism type e from egyptian feseikh at the annual spring festival if the disease goes untreated? what are the statistical range, mode and median in days?

: Botulism causes paralysis immediately after ingesting it. If it has been more than a day there is nothing to worry about.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Botulism causes paralysis immediately after ingesting it. If it has been more than a day there is nothing to worry about.

Dr Trager agreed

Answered 7/15/2023

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A member asked:

Exactly how long does it take to death after ingesting the toxin of food-borne botulism type e from egyptian feseikh at the annual spring festival if the disease goes untreated? what are the statistical range, mode and median in days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Trager agreed

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