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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]

Physical Examination

Appearance of the Patient

About 95% of patients with an healthy immune system are asymptomatic and have a normal physical examination.

1 to 2% of poliovirus infection may lead abortive poliomyelitis, a mild symptomatic disease with little findings on physical exam. 2 to 3 days of fever may be the only finding.

Vitals

Temperature

• A fever is often present