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All of the following are characteristic of Datura poisoning except -

A
Delirium
B
Diplopia
C
Pin-point pupils
D
Dysphagia
High-Yield Explanation
In datura poisoning, there is dilatation of pupil (not pin point pupil). Features of datura poisoning are described as '9D':- Dry hot skin: 'Hot as a hare'.   Dilatation of cutaneous blood vessels causing a facial flash. 'Red as a beet'.                     Dilatation of pupil with loss accommodation and unresponsive to light (dilated and fixed pupil) : 'Blind as a bat'. Dryness of throat and mouth: 'Dry 'Dry as a bone'. Delirium (muttering delirium) : 'Mad as a wet hen'. Drowsiness Drunken gait Dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing). Difficulty in talking.

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