POLIOMYELITIS - Poliomyelitis is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. Most children who are infected with polio have no symptoms. A few have mild symptoms. The virus is most known for attacking the nervous system and causing paralysis. But very few children with polio develop paralysis.
The symptoms for paralytic polio are the same as above. They can also include:
- Muscle weakness all over
- Severe constipation
- Bladder paralysis
- Muscle wasting
- Weakened breathing
- Weak cough
- Hoarse voice
- Trouble swallowing
- Muscle paralysis that may be permanent
- Drooling
- Irritability and anger
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