Posted: August 17th, 2017

Which of the following statements describe the pathophysiology of post-polio syndrome?

a) The exact cause is unknown, but aging or muscle overuse is suspected.
The exact cause of post-polio syndrome is not known but researchers suspect that with aging or muscle overuse the neurons not destroyed originally by the poliovirus are unable to continue generating axon sprouts.
b) The exact cause is unknown, but latent poliovirus is suspected.
The exact cause of post-polio syndrome is not known.
c) Post-polio syndrome is caused by an autoimmune response.
The exact cause of post-polio syndrome is not known.
d) Post-polio syndrome is caused by long-term intake of a low-protein, high-fat diet in polio survivors.
The exact cause of post-polio syndrome is not known.