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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 2-year-old girl who emigrated from Pakistan 2 weeks ago is brought to the emergency department because of lower limb weakness for one-day. One week ago, she had a 3-day episode of flu-like symptoms that resolved without treatment. She has not yet received any routine childhood vaccinations. Deep tendon reflexes are 1+ in the right lower extremity and absent in the left lower extremity. Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid shows a leukocyte count of 38 cells/mm3 (68% lymphocytes), a protein concentration of 49 mg/dL, and a glucose concentration of 60 mg/dL. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis in this patient?
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Poliomyelitis