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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

How is the infection diagnosed?

Polio may be suspected in a child who has paralysis on one side of the body that occurred after a short, flu-like illness. To diagnose the disease, a spinal tap is done to obtain a sample of cerebrospinal fluid. A throat culture is done, and the person's stool is tested to see if polio is present.


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Poliomyelitis: Prevention & Expectations

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



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