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Poliomyelitis with special reference to immunization status.

G P Mathur1, S Mathur, V Gupta

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur.

Indian Pediatrics
|June 1, 1991
PubMed
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Most childhood polio cases occurred in unvaccinated children. Partially immunized children experienced more severe illness and a significantly higher mortality rate, suggesting potential adverse effects of oral polio vaccine (OPV).

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Poliomyelitis remains a significant public health concern, particularly in regions with suboptimal vaccination coverage.
  • Understanding the correlation between immunization status and disease incidence is crucial for effective disease control strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the immunization status of children under five diagnosed with poliomyelitis.
  • To investigate the relationship between immunization status and the incidence, severity, and mortality of poliomyelitis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 191 children under five with poliomyelitis.
  • Data collected on age, sex, immunization status, clinical presentation (spinal, bulbo-spinal, bulbar polio), and outcomes (morbidity, mortality).

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  • Seasonal variation in poliomyelitis incidence was also examined.

    • Main Results:

    • The majority of cases (74.9%) were in unimmunized children, while 25.1% were partially immunized.
    • Severe polio (bulbo-spinal and bulbar) was more prevalent in partially immunized children (25%) compared to unimmunized (16.8%).
    • Mortality rates were substantially higher in partially immunized children (29.6%) versus unimmunized children (11.2%).

    Conclusions:

    • Polio incidence is strongly associated with lack of immunization in young children.
    • Partially immunized children face increased risks of severe disease and higher mortality.
    • The study suggests a potential adverse effect of oral polio vaccine (OPV) in partially immunized children, warranting further investigation.