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McNulty suffered from polio as a child and retired in part because he suffered from post-polio syndrome. [137] Grace Padaca: born 1963: Grace Padaca is the current governor of the northern Philippines province of Isabela. A bout of polio at age three left her using crutches; Padaca often declares: "My weakness is my strength". [138] Norma ...
Pages in category "Polio survivors" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 227 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
In keeping with WP:MEDMOS, this list was split off and reliably sourced and expanded by me, DO11.10 and MarcoTolo. I believe this now meets all the criteria for a featured list. At 183 notable individuals, this is the most comprehensive list of polio survivors to be found. Colin° Talk 21:50, 7 July 2007 (UTC) Support: I think the list is great ...
In her early 40s, Lane was diagnosed with post-polio syndrome, which afflicts between 25% and 40% of childhood polio survivors. It is similar to chronic fatigue syndrome and can range from mild to ...
Post-polio syndrome (PPS, poliomyelitis sequelae) is a group of latent symptoms of poliomyelitis (polio), occurring at about a 25–40% rate (latest data greater than 80%). They are caused by the damaging effects of the viral infection on the nervous system and typically occur 15 to 30 years after an initial acute paralytic attack.
Post-Polio Health International (PHI) is a relatively new name for a non-profit organization that officially began its work in 1960. For many years it was known in medical, rehabilitation, and disability circles variously as GINI, or the International Polio Network, or the Rehabilitation Gazette Network, [1] or more familiarly as Gini’s Network, in honor of Gini Laurie, its founder and ...
Up to 40% of polio survivors get PPS, which begins 15 to 40 years after infection. Seek emergency medical care if you suspect you or a loved one has developed polio symptoms. How is polio treated?
However, unlike polio itself, post-polio syndrome is not contagious. Why is polio more common in children than adults? Most cases of polio occur in children under 5 years old. “Historically ...