POST POLIO SYNDROMES
\pˈə͡ʊst pˈə͡ʊlɪˌə͡ʊ sˈɪndɹə͡ʊmz], \pˈəʊst pˈəʊlɪˌəʊ sˈɪndɹəʊmz], \p_ˈəʊ_s_t p_ˈəʊ_l_ɪ__ˌəʊ s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m_z]\
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A syndrome characterized by new neuromuscular symptoms that occur at least 15 years after clinical stability has been attained in patients with a prior history of symptomatic poliomyelitis. Clinical features include new muscular weakness and atrophy of the limbs, bulbar innervated musculature, and muscles of respiration, combined with excessive fatigue, joint pain, and reduced stamina. The process is marked by slow progression and periods of stabilization. (From Ann NY Acad Sci 1995 May 25;753:68-80)
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