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Polymyelitis - Coggle Diagram
Polymyelitis
Clinical manifestation
Neck stiffness
Flaccid paralysis
Muscle cramps
Twitching of the affected muscle group
Diminished tendon reflexes
dysfunction of urinary bladder and involvement of respiratory muscles
Pathophysiology
The virus enters via the fecal-oral
Or respiratory route
then multiplies in oropharyngeal and lower gastrointestinal tract mucosa
The virus is secreted into saliva and feces
from which it can be transmitted to others
The virus then enters the cervical and mesenteric lymph nodes
Nursing intervention
Maintain vital function
Mechanical ventilation if the respiratory muscles are involved
Causes
Polio virus
Definition
Is an infection of the nervous system characterized by paralysis