Poliomyelitis
Alternate Names : Infantile Paralysis, Polio
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Poliomyelitis Prognosis (Expectations)
The outcome varies with the form (subclinical, nonparalytic, or paralytic) and the site affected. If the spinal cord and brain are not affected, which occurs in over 90% of cases, complete recovery is likely.
Brain or spinal cord involvement is a medical emergency that may result in paralysis or death (usually from respiratory difficulties).
Disability is more common than death. Lesions high in the spinal cord or in the brain are associated with greater risk for respiratory difficulty.
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