Poliomyelitis Non-paralytic

Description:

Poliomyelitis is an acute human infectious disease caused by a filterable virus of the serovar polyomavirus (SPV) group, which can lead to the development of paralytic poliomyelitis or acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) or only to AP. Poliomyelitis has a special place among viral infections of childhood: it is characterized by a high frequency of severe forms; in the overwhelming majority of cases, it ends in recovery, but is often accompanied by residual effects and disability, limiting the ability to self-care. Timely treatment takes from a week to a month.

How is it called

Acute flaccid paralysis (AF), caused by viruses type 1, 2, or 3, can be common among young children. The types determine the clinical severity of the disease. The highest incidence is observed in a child infected with type 2 virus during the first six months of life. Most cases of AP neuroinfection are manifested by damage to the anterior horns of the spinal cord. They are most often found in the lower part of the spine. Other musculoskeletal disorders have been observed, including neurological symptoms, myasthenia gravis, tetanus, hemiplegia, and Bernard-Horner syndrome. Trembling is often present during neurography and other diagnostic tests that are distinct from conduction hypersensitivity. In particular, the activity of movements increases during muscle spasm and especially severe fear or against the background of relaxation. The disease occurs both in the form of diseases of newborns and, much less commonly, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). A significant proportion of AFP occurs in developing countries and is caused by social, economic and health factors. In adults, the risk of infection is less than 1%. However, their children are at risk of developing AP due to AFP or certain diseases, including various birth defects: Lou Gehrig's disease, cerebral palsy, and postural disorders.