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Post-polio syndrome is a group of delayed sequalae of polio infection that can cause paralysis and bulbar symptoms in patients with a history of polio infection who have had a prolonged symptom-free period, often greater than two decades.
PPS typically occurs 15-40 years after acute polio infection and may affect 20-30% of survivors (3). While physical therapy can be used to treat musculoskeletal symptoms, the only current treatment for respiratory failure associated with PPS is non-invasive positive pressure ventilation or permanent mechanical ventilation (2).
8 sty 2023 · The prognosis (outlook) for post-polio syndrome (PPS) varies depending on which muscles are affected and the severity of symptoms. The symptoms of PPS can significantly interfere with your ability to function independently, but mobility aids and occupational therapy can help with this.
Post-polio syndrome (PPS) refers to the clinical deterioration experienced by many polio survivors several decades after their acute illness. The symptoms are new muscle weakness, decreased muscle endurance, fatigue, muscle pain, joint pain, cold ...
13 lut 2017 · Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is commonly experienced by geriatric patients with a history of acute paralytic poliomyelitis. The goal of this review is to educate clinicians about the clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria for PPS as well as explore established and experimental treatment options.
15 lip 2019 · Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is a neurological condition that affects polio survivors decades after their initial infection. Despite its high prevalence, the etiology of PPS remains elusive, mechanisms of progression are poorly understood, and the condition is notoriously under-researched.
Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is characterized by recrudescence or worsening of motor neuron disease symptoms decades after recovery from acute paralytic poliovirus infection, i.e., poliomyelitis.
