Dr. Da Silva said more polio questions incoming since we got them all wrong

Question 1

Polio is what kind of virus?

Answer 1

RNA entero virus

note: now fully erradicated in north america

Question 2

How do most polio infections present?

Answer 2

asymptomatic

Question 3

How does a minor case of polio present?

Answer 3

flu like symptoms

Question 4

Major neuroinvasive polio occurs how long after infection

Answer 4

1-4 weeks

Question 5

What is the criteria for post-polio syndrome

Answer 5

1. History of paralytic poliomyelitis
2. Period of partial or complete recovery
   followed by interval of stable function
3. Gradual or sudden onset of gradual or
   sudden progressive and persistent muscle
   weakness/fatigue
4. Symptoms for > 1 year
5. Exclude other causes

Question 6

Does post-polio syndrome affect UMN or LMN?

Answer 6

LMN weakness

May also have cold intolerance and joint pain