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Table 2 Clinical symptoms of V. parahaemolyticus diarrhea and cholera in the study area, 2007–2010. No (%)
| Clinical symptom | V. parahaemolyticus diarrhea (n=137) | Cholera (n=284) | p-value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vomiting | 53 (38.69) | 124 (43.66) | 0.333 |
| Nausea | 72 (52.55) | 122 (42.96) | 0.064 |
| Blood in stool | 2 (1.46) | 0 (0.00) | 0.105 |
| Watery stool | 106 (77.37) | 236 (83.10) | 0.159 |
| Drowsy | 4 (2.92) | 13 (4.58) | 0.418 |
| Seizure | 0 (0.00) | 0 (0.00) | - |
| Abnormal mental state | 0 (0.00) | 2 (0.70) | 1.000 |
| Abdominal distention | 21 (15.33) | 25 (8.80) | 0.044 |
| Abdominal pain | 94 (68.61) | 116 (40.85) | <.001 |
| Fever | 16 (11.68) | 18 (6.34) | 0.060 |
| Severe dehydration | 18 (13.14) | 82 (28.87) | <.001 |
