(A80.2) Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, indigenous

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3 939 in individuals diagnosis acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, indigenous confirmed

4 757 deaths with diagnosis acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, indigenous

121% mortality rate associated with the disease acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, indigenous

Etiology Pathogenesis Clinical Pattern Diagnostics Treatment Prevention

Diagnosis acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, indigenous is diagnosed Women are 12.47% more likely than Men

1 724

Men receive the diagnosis acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, indigenous

1 825 (105.9 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

100

2 215

Women receive the diagnosis acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, indigenous

2 932 (132.4 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, indigenous - Men and Women aged 0-5

In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-9, 35-39

Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 10-34, 40-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-29, 35-59, 80-84, 95+

In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 30-34, 60-79, 85-94

Disease Features acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, indigenous

Absence or low individual and public risk

Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, indigenous - what does this mean

Acute paralytic poliomyelitis is an infectious disease caused by wild poliovirus, which is indigenous to certain parts of the world. it is spread through contact with infected feces or saliva and causes muscle weakness, paralysis, and sometimes death.

What happens during the disease - acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, indigenous

Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, indigenous is caused by a wild-type poliovirus which is spread by person-to-person contact through the fecal-oral route. the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose, replicates in the gastrointestinal tract, and then spreads within the body through the bloodstream. the virus can attack the central nervous system and cause paralysis in the limbs and other muscles.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

Perform a physical examination to assess the patient's neurological status.
Order a complete blood count (CBC) to look for signs of inflammation.
Order an electrocardiogram (ECG) to check for heart rhythm abnormalities.
Order a lumbar puncture to check for the presence of the virus in the cerebrospinal fluid.
Order a throat swab for viral culture.
Order a stool specimen for virus isolation.
Order a chest X-ray to check for signs of pneumonia.
Order an MRI or CT scan to check for brain or spinal cord involvement.
Order an antibody test to confirm the diagnosis.

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the severity of the symptoms and prevent further spread of the wild virus.

Administering a course of antiviral medications
Providing supportive care, such as respiratory support and nutritional support
Providing physical therapy to help maintain muscle strength and prevent contractures
Administering immunizations to protect against reinfection
Providing education about the disease and its prevention
Monitoring for complications, such as respiratory failure or other infections

46 Days of Hospitalization Required

Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, indigenous - Prevention

The best way to prevent acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, indigenous is through immunization. vaccines are available and should be administered to all individuals, especially those who are at highest risk of exposure to the virus. additionally, good hygiene practices should be employed, such as hand washing, avoiding contact with contaminated surfaces, and avoiding contact with those who are infected.

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