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Poliomyelitis is a disorder caused by a viral infection. The virus, known as poliovirus, infects nerves. This infection can lead to temporary paralysis or, in more severe cases, permanent paralysis or death.
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Symptoms
There are three basic patterns of polio infection: subclinical infections, nonparalytic, and paralytic. Approximately 9...
Causes
Poliomyelitis is a communicable disease caused by infection with the poliovirus. Transmission of the virus occurs by di...
Tests
Examination may shows signs of meningeal irritation (similar to meningitis), such as stiff neck or back stiffness with ...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to control symptoms while the infection runs its course. Lifesaving measures, particularly ass...
Risk Factors
- Contact With Infected Person
- Polio immunization refused
- travelers visiting affected countries
Complications
Spread of infection to other non-immunized persons; Permanent muscle paralysis, disability, deformity; Pulmonary edema;...
Prevention
Polio immunization (vaccine) effectively prevents poliomyelitis in most people (immunization is over 90% effective.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms of poliomyelitis occur. Call your health care provider if someone close to y...
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