Late Progression of Poliomyelitis Paralysis: Discussion of Pathogenesis
- 1 May 1984
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Clinical Infectious Diseases
- Vol. 6 (Supplement) , S568-S570
- https://doi.org/10.1093/clinids/6.supplement_2.s568
Abstract
Progression of weakness and muscle atrophy may be seen years after paralytic poliomyelitis. This paralysis probably results from physiologic and aging changes rather than from persistent infection. Nevertheless, persistent neural infection with polioviruses can occur in animals and humans.Keywords
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