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Poliomyelitis - Abortive


Abortive poliomyelitis

This is a milder form of polio and is referred to as Minor Polio. About 4 to 8% of infected individuals develop minor polio symptoms. The brain and the spinal cord are unaffected. The onset of the symptoms occurs 3 to 5 days following viral infection. The symptoms are as follows- :

  •  General feeling of illness and discomfort
  •  Fever
  •  Headache
  •  Sore throat
  •  Nausea
  •  Vomiting
  •  Lack of appetite
  •  Abdominal pain
  •  Constipation
  •   The symptoms disappear after 2 to 3 days resulting in complete recovery.
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