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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]

Overview

Clinical manifestations of poliovirus infection range from asymptomatic (most infections) to symptomatic, including acute flaccid paralysis of a single limb to quadriplegia, respiratory failure, and rarely, death.

History and Symptoms

Abortive Poliomyelitis

Commons symptoms of abortive poliomyelitis may mimic those of gastroenteritis and acute respiratory infection, including:

• Fever
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Headache
• Sore throat

Non-Paralytic Poliomyelitis

Common symptoms of non-paralytic poliomyelitis may include:

• Fever
• Headache
• Neck pain
• Back pain
• Abdominal pain
• Limb pain
• Vomiting
• Lethargy
• Irritability
• Muscle spasms