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What are some of the symptoms of polio?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Flu-like symptoms of: sore throat, fever, nausea & vomiting in some, but infection with any serotype of poliovirus may not cause any symptoms in an immune-competent person. If the virus causes meningitis, add headache, stiff/sore neck & back & lethargy & risk of paralysis of the legs & other muscles including the diaphragm. I've seen kids die of poliomyelitis & other vaccine-preventable illnesses. I may see it again.

Answered 11/22/2014

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