Poliomyelitis: Symptoms & Signs (Acute Paralytic Poliomyelitis OR APP, Polio, Type 1 Poliovirus, Paralytic Poliomyelitis, Nonparalytic Poliomyelitis, Infantile Paralysis)

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Poliomyelitis

Alternate Names : Acute Paralytic Poliomyelitis OR APP, Polio, Type 1 Poliovirus, Paralytic Poliomyelitis, Nonparalytic Poliomyelitis, Infantile Paralysis

Poliomyelitis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the infection?

In a mild case of polio there may be no symptoms at all, or the symptoms may include:

fever

muscle aches

sore throat

nausea and vomiting

In a severe case of polio, in which there is damage to nerve cells, the symptoms include:

high fever

severe headache

vomiting

stiffness of the neck and back

paralysis

breathing difficulties, including shortness of breath

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Author: Terry Mason, MPH
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/27/01

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