Poliovirus infection

Usually occurs years after initial poliovirus infection.[42]Khan OA. Polio and post-polio syndrome. In: Zhang Y, ed. Encyclopedia of global health.Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage; 2008.[43]Ramaraj R. Post-poliomyelitis syndrome: clinical features and management. Br J Hosp Med. 2007 Dec;68(12):648-50. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18186398?tool=bestpractice.com [49]Bruno RL. Post-polio syndrome. Neurology. 1996 Nov;47(5):1359-60. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8909477?tool=bestpractice.com There are no preventive measures against PPS that can be taken in patients who have had poliovirus infection.[Figure caption and citation for the preceding image starts]: Child displaying deformity of her right leg due to poliomyelitisCDC Public Health Image Library [Citation ends].