This study is observational study aims to study the Clinical profile, Possible risk factors and Outcome of Acute flaccid paralysis in children at Sohag University Hospital. This study will include all children admitted to pediatric emergency and intensive care units with claim or suspicion to have acute falccid paralysis
This study is a single center, Observational Cross Sectional Hospital Based study aims to study the Clinical profile, Possible risk factors and Outcome of Acute flaccid paralysis in children aged from birth to 18 years old at Sohag University Hospital. All included children with acute flaccid paralysis will be subjected to: All routine investigation (complete blood count, C.R.P, blood gases, serum electrolytes, coagulation profile, liver and kidney function test) Imaging when indicated (Brain C.T, Brain and spine MRI, Nerve Conduction Study)
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
30
No expiremental intervention. Data will be collected from routine cinical care, medical records and folow up visits according to standard hospital protocols
Sohag University Hospital
Sohag, Sohag Governorate, Egypt
Full recovery
Full restoration of muscle strength and function.
Time frame: 1 Year
Partial Recovery with Residual Weakness
Persistent muscle weakness despite improvement
Time frame: 1 Year
Permanent Paralysis
Irreversible loss of motor function due to destruction of motor neurons or severe nerve injury
Time frame: 1 Year
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