“The clinical presentation has shifted from general paresis and tabes dorsalis to meningovascular and atypical forms.”

“Gastrointestinal autonomic neuropathy may cause paresis anywhere in the digestive tract, with damage to small myelinated and unmyelinated splanchnic nerves.”

“Typical signs of botulism are ruffled fur, pinching of the waist, laboured breathing, limb paresis and general paralysis prior to death.”