A Case with Postpolio Syndrome

The postpolio syndrome is a sequela of paralytic poliomyelitis seen in approximately 25 % of polio victims. It is characterized by new neuromuscular symptoms occuring 25 to 40 years after the acute episode of poliomyelitis paralysis. The symptoms are nonspesific and there is no pathognomic test and sometimes making the diagnosis may be difficult. The diagnosis of PPS is based primarily on a thorough history supported by both clinical and laboratory examination. In this case report we described about a patient who experienced the postpolio syndrome after 40 years later the acute attack. He described fatigue, weakness, knee pain and fasciculations. Activity exacerbated his joint symptoms and this suggests that chronic musculoskeletal overuse may be the cause of PPS.

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