Paralysis in polio is characterized by: (A) Exaggerated tendon reflexes, (B) Symmetrical paralysis, (C) Tonic paralysis, (D) Lower motor neurone type
Answer is D. Types of Paralytic Poliomyelitis Spinal poliomyelitis (MC type) : Lower motor neurone lesion of the anterior horn cells of spinal cord which affects the muscles of the legs, arms and/or trunk asymmetrically Bulbar poliomyelitis: Involvement of lower cranial nerves Bulbospinal poliomyelitis : Involvement of both Bulbar cranial nerves and spinal cord Ref: Hutchinson's Atlas of pediatric physical diagnosis 1st edition Pgno : 271