This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Communicable diseases, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Death in poliomyelitis is usually due to - 
Select and explain. 
A. Hypeension, B. Respiratory Paralysis, C. Aspiration, D. Arrythmias
B: Respiratory Paralysis
Answer: B: Respiratory Paralysis 
Explanation: Respiratory insufficiency can be lofe-threatening and is usuallythe cause of death in paralytic polio. Ref:PARK&;S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE 23rd edition , Page 206