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Diagnosing Post-Polio Syndrome in the Elderly, a Case Report.
Morolake Amole1, Nadine Khouzam-Skelton2,3
1Department of Internal Medicine, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA. mamole@health.usf.edu.
Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 24, 2019
Summary
Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is a neurological disorder affecting polio survivors decades later. Diagnosing PPS in older adults is challenging due to overlapping symptoms with aging and other conditions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Poliomyelitis, a nervous system disorder caused by enteroviruses, affects survivors years later with Post-polio syndrome (PPS).
- PPS involves delayed sequelae of polio infection, leading to paralysis and bulbar symptoms after a symptom-free interval, often over 20 years.
Observation:
- Diagnosing PPS in the geriatric population presents challenges due to symptom overlap with common age-related conditions.
- An extensive diagnostic workup is crucial to rule out other potential etiologies.
- Some reported symptoms may be attributable to the normal aging process.
Findings:
- The study presents a case of an elderly patient with a history of poliomyelitis and comorbidities experiencing weakness and fatigue.
- This case highlights the diagnostic complexities of PPS in elderly patients.
Implications:
- Increased awareness and diagnostic vigilance are needed for post-polio syndrome in the elderly.
- Further research is essential to differentiate PPS from normal aging and other geriatric conditions.
- Accurate diagnosis of PPS can lead to appropriate management and improved patient outcomes.
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