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==Overview==
==Overview==
The term poliomyelitis is used to identify the disease caused by any of the three [[Serovar|serotype]]s of poliovirus. Two basic patterns of polio infection are described: a minor illness which does not involve the [[central nervous system]] ([[CNS]]), sometimes called ''abortive poliomyelitis'', and a major illness involving the CNS, which may be paralytic or non-paralytic.<ref>{{cite journal |author=Falconer M, Bollenbach E |title=Late functional loss in nonparalytic polio |journal=American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation / Association of Academic Physiatrists |volume=79 |issue=1 |pages=19–23 |year=2000 |pmid=10678598}}</ref>
The term poliomyelitis is used to identify the disease caused by any of the three [[serotype]]s of [[poliovirus]] (P1, P2 and P3). Most cases of [[poliovirus]] infection are [[asymptomatic]].  For [[symptomatic]] cases, two basic disease patterns are described: a minor form which does not involve the [[central nervous system]] ([[CNS]]), sometimes called ''abortive poliomyelitis'', and a major form involving the [[CNS]], which may be paralytic or non-paralytic.<ref name="fal">{{cite journal |author=Falconer M, Bollenbach E |title=Late functional loss in nonparalytic polio |journal=American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation / Association of Academic Physiatrists |volume=79 |issue=1 |pages=19–23 |year=2000 |pmid=10678598}}</ref>  According to the ELCPPC classification, the [[paralytic]] form of the disease may be classified into: sporadic, epidemic; epidemiologically abnormal; or imported.<ref name="pmid2929811">{{cite journal| author=Sutter RW, Brink EW, Cochi SL, Kew OM, Orenstein WA, Biellik RJ et al.| title=A new epidemiologic and laboratory classification system for paralytic poliomyelitis cases. | journal=Am J Public Health | year= 1989 | volume= 79 | issue= 4 | pages= 495-8 | pmid=2929811 | doi= | pmc=PMC1349984 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=2929811  }} </ref>


== Classification ==
== Classification ==
In most people with a [[immunocompetent|normal immune system]], a poliovirus infection is asymptomatic.  
===Subclinical Poliomyelitis===
In most people with a [[immunocompetent|normal immune system]], poliovirus infection is [[asymptomatic]].  Patients with subclinical poliomyelitis often acquire active [[immunity]] against future [[infection]]s, caused by the same viral [[strain]].<ref name="fal">{{cite journal |author=Falconer M, Bollenbach E |title=Late functional loss in nonparalytic polio |journal=American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation / Association of Academic Physiatrists |volume=79 |issue=1 |pages=19–23 |year=2000 |pmid=10678598}}</ref>


===Abortive Poliomyelitis===
===Abortive Poliomyelitis===
Rarely the infection produces minor symptoms; these may include upper [[respiratory tract]] infection (sore throat and fever), [[gastrointestinal tract|gastrointestinal]] disturbances (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation or, rarely, diarrhea), and [[influenza]]-like illnesses.
Abortive poliomyelitis is a mild form of poliomyelitis, often presenting with [[symptoms]] of [[gastroenteritis]], such as: [[fever]], [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], [[diarrhea]], or [[constipation]]; or symptoms of acute [[respiratory infection]], such as: [[fever]], [[headache]], and [[sore throat]].<ref name="fal">{{cite journal |author=Falconer M, Bollenbach E |title=Late functional loss in nonparalytic polio |journal=American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation / Association of Academic Physiatrists |volume=79 |issue=1 |pages=19–23 |year=2000 |pmid=10678598}}</ref>


===CNS Involvement===
===Non-Paralytic Poliomyelitis===
The virus enters the central nervous system in about 3% of infections.
Patients with this form of poliomyelitis often present with symptoms of non-paralytic [[meningitis]], such as: [[fever]]; [[headache]]; [[vomiting]]; [[lethargy]]; [[irritability]]; [[neck]], [[back]], [[abdominal]] and upper or lower limb pain.  [[Muscle spasm]] usually occurs in the neck, back and hamstring muscles.<ref name="fal">{{cite journal |author=Falconer M, Bollenbach E |title=Late functional loss in nonparalytic polio |journal=American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation / Association of Academic Physiatrists |volume=79 |issue=1 |pages=19–23 |year=2000 |pmid=10678598}}</ref>


====Non-Paralytic Poliomyelitis====
===Paralytic Poliomyelitis===
Most patients with CNS involvement develop non-paralytic [[aseptic meningitis]], with symptoms of headache, neck, back, abdominal and extremity pain, fever, vomiting, [[lethargy]] and irritability.<ref> name=Late>{{cite book | author=Leboeuf C | title=The late effects of Polio: Information For Health Care Providers. | url = http://www.health.qld.gov.au/polio/gp/GP_Manual.pdf| format=PDF | publisher=Commonwealth Department of Community Services and Health |year = 1992 |isbn=1-875412-05-0| accessdate=2007-11-10}}</ref>  
Patients with paralytic poliomyelitis present with the same symptoms as those of the non-paralytic form. Additional symptoms in the paralytic form include: [[muscle weakness]]; asymmetrical [[paralysis]]; [[muscle atrophy]]; [[tremors]]; and [[skeletal]] deformities.<ref name= Encephalitis>{{cite book |author=Wood, Lawrence D. H.; Hall, Jesse B.; Schmidt, Gregory D. |title=Principles of Critical Care, Third Edition |publisher=McGraw-Hill Professional |location= |year=2005 |pages=870 |isbn=0-07-141640-4 |oclc= |doi=}}</ref><ref name="fal">{{cite journal |author=Falconer M, Bollenbach E |title=Late functional loss in nonparalytic polio |journal=American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation / Association of Academic Physiatrists |volume=79 |issue=1 |pages=19–23 |year=2000 |pmid=10678598}}</ref><ref name="pmid8442872">{{cite journal| author=Alcalá H| title=[The differential diagnosis of poliomyelitis and other acute flaccid paralyses]. | journal=Bol Med Hosp Infant Mex | year= 1993 | volume= 50 | issue= 2 | pages= 136-44 | pmid=8442872 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=8442872  }} </ref>


====Paralytic Poliomyelitis====
'''''Paralytic poliomyelitis may be classified into 2 forms, that may coexist in the same patient:'''''
Approximately 1 in 200 to 1 in 1000 cases progress to [[paralytic]] disease, in which the muscles become weak, floppy and poorly-controlled, and finally completely paralyzed; this condition is known as [[Flaccid paralysis|acute flaccid paralysis]].<ref>Frauenthal HWA, Manning JVV (1914). Manual of infantile paralysis, with modern methods of treatment.. Philadelphia Davis, 79–101. OCLC 2078290</ref> Depending on the site of paralysis, paralytic poliomyelitis is classified as ''spinal'', ''bulbar'', or ''bulbospinal''. [[Encephalitis]], an infection of the brain tissue itself, can occur in rare cases and is usually restricted to infants. It is characterized by confusion, changes in mental status, headaches, fever, and less commonly [[seizure]]s and [[spastic paralysis]].<ref name= Encephalitis>{{cite book |author=Wood, Lawrence D. H.; Hall, Jesse B.; Schmidt, Gregory D. |title=Principles of Critical Care, Third Edition |publisher=McGraw-Hill Professional |location= |year=2005 |pages=870 |isbn=0-07-141640-4 |oclc= |doi=}}</ref>
====Spinal Poliomyelitis====
This form of the disease affects the [[muscles]] supplied by [[spinal nerves]].  
====Bulbar Poliomyelitis====
This form of the disease affects the [[muscles]] supplied by [[cranial nerves]][[Encephalitis]] may also occur in this form.


==ECPPC and ELCPPC Classifications==
==ECPPC and ELCPPC Classifications==
Until 1976, paralytic poliomyelitis was classified acceding to epidemiological data. The ECPPC, or Epidemiologic Classication of Paralytic Poliomyelitis Cases, distributed these cases into 1 of 4 categories:
Until 1976, ''paralytic poliomyelitis'' was classified according to the epidemiological data. The '''ECPPC''', or Epidemiologic Classication of Paralytic Poliomyelitis Cases, distributed these cases into 1 of 4 categories:<ref name="pmid2929811">{{cite journal| author=Sutter RW, Brink EW, Cochi SL, Kew OM, Orenstein WA, Biellik RJ et al.| title=A new epidemiologic and laboratory classification system for paralytic poliomyelitis cases. | journal=Am J Public Health | year= 1989 | volume= 79 | issue= 4 | pages= 495-8 | pmid=2929811 | doi= | pmc=PMC1349984 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=2929811  }} </ref>
*[[Epidemic]]
*[[Epidemic]]
*[[Endemic]]
*[[Endemic]]
*Imported
*Imported  
*[[Immune]] deficient
*[[Immune]] deficient


In 1985, a new classification was proposed, in order to incorporate not only epidemiological information, but also viral isolation, and respective characterization of the strain.
In 1985, a new classification was proposed, in order to incorporate, not only epidemiological information but also viral isolation, and characterization of the viral [[strain]].  This new classification was named '''ELCPPC''', or Epidemiologic and Laboratory Classification of Paralytic Poliomyelitis Cases, and it classifies ''paralytic poliomyelitis'' according to the following classes:<ref name="pmid2929811">{{cite journal| author=Sutter RW, Brink EW, Cochi SL, Kew OM, Orenstein WA, Biellik RJ et al.| title=A new epidemiologic and laboratory classification system for paralytic poliomyelitis cases. | journal=Am J Public Health | year= 1989 | volume= 79 | issue= 4 | pages= 495-8 | pmid=2929811 | doi= | pmc=PMC1349984 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=2929811  }} </ref>
===Sporadic===
Any case of poliomyelitis that is not epidemiologically related to another, and that may be caused by either the wild form of the virus, or by the virus in the vaccine.
===Epidemic===
When a case of the disease is epidemiologically linked to a similar case. The virus may, or may not, be related to the virus in the [[vaccine]].
===Immunologically abnormal===
Any presumed or confirmed case of poliomyelitis that may be caused by either the wild form of the virus, or by the virus in the [[vaccine]], irrespectively to the origin of the host's [[immunological]] deficiency.
===Imported===
Any new case of poliomyelitis in a person who has entered the US (either foreign or US resident), and that has been [[symptomatic]] for the previous 30 days of entrance, or that develops symptoms during the initial 30 days in the country.


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Overview

The term poliomyelitis is used to identify the disease caused by any of the three serotypes of poliovirus (P1, P2 and P3). Most cases of poliovirus infection are asymptomatic. For symptomatic cases, two basic disease patterns are described: a minor form which does not involve the central nervous system (CNS), sometimes called abortive poliomyelitis, and a major form involving the CNS, which may be paralytic or non-paralytic.[1] According to the ELCPPC classification, the paralytic form of the disease may be classified into: sporadic, epidemic; epidemiologically abnormal; or imported.[2]

Classification

Subclinical Poliomyelitis

In most people with a normal immune system, poliovirus infection is asymptomatic. Patients with subclinical poliomyelitis often acquire active immunity against future infections, caused by the same viral strain.[1]

Abortive Poliomyelitis

Abortive poliomyelitis is a mild form of poliomyelitis, often presenting with symptoms of gastroenteritis, such as: fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation; or symptoms of acute respiratory infection, such as: fever, headache, and sore throat.[1]

Non-Paralytic Poliomyelitis

Patients with this form of poliomyelitis often present with symptoms of non-paralytic meningitis, such as: fever; headache; vomiting; lethargy; irritability; neck, back, abdominal and upper or lower limb pain. Muscle spasm usually occurs in the neck, back and hamstring muscles.[1]

Paralytic Poliomyelitis

Patients with paralytic poliomyelitis present with the same symptoms as those of the non-paralytic form. Additional symptoms in the paralytic form include: muscle weakness; asymmetrical paralysis; muscle atrophy; tremors; and skeletal deformities.[3][1][4]

Paralytic poliomyelitis may be classified into 2 forms, that may coexist in the same patient:

Spinal Poliomyelitis

This form of the disease affects the muscles supplied by spinal nerves.

Bulbar Poliomyelitis

This form of the disease affects the muscles supplied by cranial nerves. Encephalitis may also occur in this form.

ECPPC and ELCPPC Classifications

Until 1976, paralytic poliomyelitis was classified according to the epidemiological data. The ECPPC, or Epidemiologic Classication of Paralytic Poliomyelitis Cases, distributed these cases into 1 of 4 categories:[2]

In 1985, a new classification was proposed, in order to incorporate, not only epidemiological information but also viral isolation, and characterization of the viral strain. This new classification was named ELCPPC, or Epidemiologic and Laboratory Classification of Paralytic Poliomyelitis Cases, and it classifies paralytic poliomyelitis according to the following classes:[2]

Sporadic

Any case of poliomyelitis that is not epidemiologically related to another, and that may be caused by either the wild form of the virus, or by the virus in the vaccine.

Epidemic

When a case of the disease is epidemiologically linked to a similar case. The virus may, or may not, be related to the virus in the vaccine.

Immunologically abnormal

Any presumed or confirmed case of poliomyelitis that may be caused by either the wild form of the virus, or by the virus in the vaccine, irrespectively to the origin of the host's immunological deficiency.

Imported

Any new case of poliomyelitis in a person who has entered the US (either foreign or US resident), and that has been symptomatic for the previous 30 days of entrance, or that develops symptoms during the initial 30 days in the country.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Falconer M, Bollenbach E (2000). "Late functional loss in nonparalytic polio". American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation / Association of Academic Physiatrists. 79 (1): 19–23. PMID 10678598.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Sutter RW, Brink EW, Cochi SL, Kew OM, Orenstein WA, Biellik RJ; et al. (1989). "A new epidemiologic and laboratory classification system for paralytic poliomyelitis cases". Am J Public Health. 79 (4): 495–8. PMC 1349984. PMID 2929811.
  3. Wood, Lawrence D. H.; Hall, Jesse B.; Schmidt, Gregory D. (2005). Principles of Critical Care, Third Edition. McGraw-Hill Professional. p. 870. ISBN 0-07-141640-4.
  4. Alcalá H (1993). "[The differential diagnosis of poliomyelitis and other acute flaccid paralyses]". Bol Med Hosp Infant Mex. 50 (2): 136–44. PMID 8442872.

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