As of Sept 19, 2019, the DOH declared an "outbreak" of polio in Lanao Del Sur, a province in Mindanao. DOH also confirmed that there are polio virus samples in the sewers of Manila.
So basically, what ive gathered from my readings, you should expect generalized symptoms such as fever, cough, colds, diarrhea, and vomiting.
The warning sign is if these symptoms have accompanied one sided arm or leg weakness.
It's deadly if the patient gets paralysis of the BREATHING muscles, causing them to stop breathing.
Recovery is usually expected to start by 6 months, meaning muscle function begins to return.
If by 2 years and there is still symptoms, it will become permanent.
The most susceptible are the 5 year old and belows, especially if they dont have the polio vaccine.
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