PolioPolio (poliomyelitis) is a viral illness that damages nerves that control muscles, resulting in muscle weakness. In severe illnesses, a person can lose the ability to move both arms and legs (paralysis) and may be unable to breathe without help. Symptoms of polio include: - Headache.
- Sudden fever.
- Sore throat.
- Neck and back stiffness.
- Muscle weakness and pain.
Polio is now rare in developed countries, because most children receive immunization against the virus. Current as of:
March 3, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Karin M. Lindholm, DO - Neurology & W. David Colby IV, MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease |
|
|
|
|
|