Which of the following is a characteristic of poliomyelitis -
<p> A history of fever at the time of onset of paralysis is suggestive of polio. The paralysis is characterised as descending.i.e.staing at the hip then moving down to the distal pas. It is asymmetrical paralysis.. Reference:Park&;s textbook of preventive and social medicine,K.Park,23rd edition,page no:205-206. <\p>
Initial febrile illness followed by development of asymmetrical paralysis
Symmetrical muscle wekaness with frequent paraesthesia but normal reflexes
Ascending motor paralysis with presevation of reflexes and sensation
Pain in the affected limb with sensorimotor deficit
Communicable diseases