bulbar polio

Term ID

DOID:9786

Synonyms

• bulbar poliomyelitis

Definition

A paralytic poliomyelitis that results in destruction located in motor neurons of brainstem, has_material_basis_in Human poliovirus 1, has_material_basis_in Human poliovirus 2, or has_material_basis_in Human poliovirus 3, which are transmitted by ingestion of food or water contaminated with feces, or transmitted by direct contact with the oral secretions. The infection has symptom difficulty breathing, has symptom difficulty speaking, has symptom difficulty swallowing, and has symptom difficulty chewing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poliomyelitis

References

• ICD9CM:045.0
• MESH:D011052
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:64764001
• UMLS_CUI:C0032372

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:9786 )