The chance of a future action potential occurring in synapses between neurons decreases and the nematodes experience flaccid paralysis followed by death.
Syncope-like epileptic seizures (ictal syncope) with the child becoming completely unresponsive and flaccid like a rag doll occur in one fifth of the seizures.
On neurological examination during an attack, flaccid weakness of the limbs is noted; reflexes are usually diminished, but the sensory system is unaffected.
