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Paralytic vs. 'nonparalytic' polio - Distinction without a difference ?
BRUNO RL
AM J PHYS MED REHABIL , 2000, vol. 79, n° 1, p. 4-12 Doc n°: 94078 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : AE61 - POLIOMYELITE Nonparalytic polio (NPP) is commonly thought to be synonymous with 'abortive polio,' in which the poliovirus neither entered the central nervous system nor damaged neurons. Described are two epidemic illness - 'The Summer Grippe' and Iceland disease - apparently caused by a low virulence but neuropathic type 2 poliovirus. Studies show that neuronal lesions in the brain and spinal cord and muscle weakness were common in NPP, and epidemiologic studies document late-onset weakness and fatigue in 14% to 42% of NPP survivors. These findings indicate that clinicians should not require Langue : ANGLAIS Identifiant basis : 2000209961 |
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