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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; João André Alves Silva, M.D. [3]

Synonyms and keywords: Poliomyelitis; Heine-Medin disease.

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## Historical Perspective

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## Pathophysiology

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## Causes

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Poliovirus

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## Epidemiology and Demographics

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## Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

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## Diagnosis

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History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings

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Case #1

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