Poliomyelitis - Paralytic
Paralytic poliomyelitis
A severe form that occurs in less than 1% of polio cases resulting in paralysis. Although, early signs of improvement can be observed, 5 to 10 days later, there is recurrence of fever. Paralysis begins and progresses for 2 to 3 days. But, if the body temperature returns to normal, paralysis does not progress.The symptoms for paralytic poliomyelitis are the same as nonparalytic and abortive poliomyelitis. In addition, the following symptoms may also ocur:
- Muscle weakness and paralysis
- Loss of reflexes
- Bladder paralysis
- Weakened breathing
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Flushed or blotchy skin
- Hoarse voice
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