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Poliomyelitis-like illness associated with asthma.

H K Blomquist, B Björkstén

    Archives of Disease in Childhood
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    A pediatric case links asthma attacks to new-onset paralytic disease, mimicking polio. While Coxsackie B5 virus was found, the exact cause of paralysis remains unclear, suggesting a potential asthma-neurological link.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Pediatrics
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease in children.
    • Poliomyelitis is a disabling infectious disease caused by poliovirus.
    • Neurological complications following asthma exacerbations are rare.

    Observation:

    • A 10-year-old girl experienced neurological symptoms, including flaccid paralysis, 5 days after a severe asthma attack.
    • The paralytic illness resembled poliomyelitis.
    • Coxsackie B5 virus was isolated from stool samples.

    Findings:

    • No definitive etiology for the flaccid paralysis was established.
    • The case adds to a small number of previously reported similar cases linking asthma and poliomyelitis-like illness.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights a potential association between severe asthma exacerbations and subsequent neurological events in children.
    • Further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms and confirm this association.
    • This could inform diagnostic approaches and management strategies for children presenting with both asthma and neurological symptoms.

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