Post-Polio Syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects polio survivors
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:PPS
gptkbp:cause unknown
gptkbp:complication poliomyelitis
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical evaluation
exclusion of other conditions
gptkbp:field neurology
gptkbp:firstDescribed late 1970s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Post-Polio Syndrome
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:G14
gptkbp:notContagious true
gptkbp:onset years after initial polio infection
gptkbp:prevalence affects 25-40% of polio survivors
gptkbp:riskFactor age at time of polio infection
severity of initial polio infection
gptkbp:symptom fatigue
joint pain
muscle pain
muscle weakness
swallowing difficulties
breathing problems
gptkbp:treatment physical therapy
pain management
assistive devices
energy conservation techniques
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:PPS
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6