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Poliomyelitis is a viral disease that can affect nerves and lead to paralysis.Poliomyelitis is a disease caused by infection with the poliovirus. The virus spreads by direct person-to-person contact, by contact with inf... |
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Symptoms
There are three basic patterns of polio infection: subclinical infections, nonparalytic, and paralytic. Approximately...
Causes
Poliomyelitis is a disease caused by infection with the poliovirus. The virus spreads by direct person-to-person cont...
Tests
The health care provider may find signs of meningeal irritation(similar to meningitis), such as stiff neck or back st...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to control symptoms while the infection runs its course. People with severe cases may need l...
Risk Factors
- travelers visiting affected countries
- Contact With Infected Person
- Polio immunization refused
Prevention
Polio immunization(vaccine) effectively prevents poliomyelitis in most people(immunization is over 90% effective).
Doctor Specialties
Someone close to you has developed poliomyelitis and you haven't been vaccinated You develop symptoms of poliomyeliti...
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