Do all persons exposed to polio virus develop poliomyelitis?
Persons who are vaccinated with polio vaccine are immune to the disease and do not develop the infection. Only unvaccinated children are prone to getting the infection. Does the polio paralysis improve ? The polio virus may cause paralysis of the muscles of legs, spine, hands and even cause problems in the muscles of breathing and swallowing during the acute phase. As the illness subsides and recovery begins, the degree of recovery may be minimal or complete recovery may occur. Maximum recovery of affected muscles takes place in the first six months but slow recovery may continue for upto two years. Physiotherapy is very essential to achieve maximum mobility and prevent deformities. How is the diagnosis of Polio made ? Polio is a diagnosis on clinical grounds. Any unvaccinated child who presents with acute paralysis and looseness of muscles is suspected to have polio. The disease is confirmed by isolation of polio virus in the stools. What is the treatment of poliomyelitis ? Complete b
