Post-polio syndrome

Also known as: Late effects of poliomyelitis

New weakness decades after polio.

Medical specialty: Neurology
Subspecialty: Neurology / Neuromuscular; Rehabilitation
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected equally; Children: no, onset 15–40 years after polio
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Motor neuron overuse, aging.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (3)

fatiguenew muscle weaknesspain

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