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The document outlines a course unit on poliomyelitis prepared by Group Seven at the Juba Nursing and Midwifery Institute. It includes definitions, causes, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, transmission modes, prevention strategies, management options, and potential complications of the disease. Poliomyelitis is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus, primarily spread through fecal contamination, and vaccination is the key preventive measure.

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The document outlines a course unit on poliomyelitis prepared by Group Seven at the Juba Nursing and Midwifery Institute. It includes definitions, causes, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, transmission modes, prevention strategies, management options, and potential complications of the disease. Poliomyelitis is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus, primarily spread through fecal contamination, and vaccination is the key preventive measure.

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JUBA NURSING AND

MIDWIFERY INSTITUTE
COURSE UNIT:CHN3
INSTRUCTOR:MALISH
LEVEL:2ND YEAR2ND
SEMESTER
DOP:12TH.FEB.2025
GROUP SEVEN(7)
MEMBERS FOR GROUP SEVEN(7)

1. GALE BENARD
2. JUDITH ROBA
3. REJINA PONI
4. SALUA KALILI
5. DIDO REMO TIMON(HON:DRT)
TOPIC:POLIOMYELITIS

• Outline

 Definition
 Causes/etiologies
 Clinical manifestations
 Diagnosis
 Mode of transmission
 Prevention
 Management
 Complications
DEF;

poliomyelitis commonly shortened to polio, is an infectious


disease caused by the poliovirus. Approximately 75% of the cases are
asymptomatic, mild symptoms which can occur include sore throat and fever,
in a proportion of cases of more severe symptoms.
Incubation period: poliovirus is highly infectious and its incubation
period is usually 7-10 but can range from 4-35days.The virus enters the
body through the mouth and multiplies intestine, it then invades the nervous
system.
CAUSES

polio is caused by one of the three poliovirus. It often


spreads due to contact with infected feces.
It often can happen from eating/drinking
contaminated food/water.
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

common signs and symptoms of polio include


Progressive muscle or joint weakness and pain
Fatigue
Muscle wasting
Breathing or swallowing problems
Sleep related and breathing disorders such as sleep
apnea
Lowered tolerance of cold temperature
DIAGNOSIS

• Diagnostic testing can detect poliovirus in specimens from:


 Throat
 Stool(feces) and
 Occasionally cerebral spinal fluid(CSF)

Testing works by isolating the virus in cell culture or by detecting


the virus by polymerase chain reaction(PCR)
MODE 0F TRANSMISSION

 Humans are the only reservoir for polio. The virus is transmitted
via droplets or aerosols from the throat and by fecal contamination of
hands, utensils, food and water.
The majority of transmission occur via person contact feco-oral
route although the Oro-oral route is also possible
PREVENTION

• As polioviruses are mainly spread by the fecal-oral route, key


preventive measures focus on improved hygiene
• Since there is no treatment for the disease, vaccination is the possible
preventive medical action . The disease has been preventable since the
1960s.
Management/treatment
Bed rest
Pain relief
Hot moist packs to control muscle pain and spasms
CONT……………

Portable ventilators to help with breathing


Physical therapy exercise to prevent bone deformity and loss of muscle
functions.
Splints or other devices to encourage good position or alignment of
spine or limbs.
COMPLICATIONS

Long-term complications for people who recover may include:


 Permanent paralysis
 Muscle shortening that causes deformed bones or joints
 Chronic pain
 Post polio syndrome eg progressive weakness and fatigue.
THE END!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

……THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND


DISCIPLINE……………….
******PREPARED BY GROUP SEVEN(7) MEMBERS*****
JNMI

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