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'''Abortive poliomyelitis''' | '''Abortive poliomyelitis''' is a mild form of [[poliomyelitis]] that does not involve the [[central nervous system]], does not cause permanent disabilities of any kind, and recovery is within a couple days (24-72 hours). Symptoms are similar to the flu: [[fever]], [[malaise]], [[headache]], [[sore throat]] and [[vomiting]]. There are no permanent disabilities of any kind. Abortive poliomyelitis accounts for 80-90% of [[poliovirus]] cases.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=8611|title=Definition of Abortive polio|last=Shiel Jr|first=William C.|authorlink=|last2=|first2=|authorlink2=|date=|website=MedicineNet|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2020-09-03}}</ref> | ||
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Abortive poliomyelitis is a mild form of poliomyelitis that does not involve the central nervous system, does not cause permanent disabilities of any kind, and recovery is within a couple days (24-72 hours). Symptoms are similar to the flu: fever, malaise, headache, sore throat and vomiting. There are no permanent disabilities of any kind. Abortive poliomyelitis accounts for 80-90% of poliovirus cases.[1]
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