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Polio: An American Story

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by David M. Oshinsky

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How prevalent is post polio syndrome?
Patricia When this book was written in 2005, the estimate was that up to half of the polio survivors developed PPS. This condition was known in the 1980's. I r…moreWhen this book was written in 2005, the estimate was that up to half of the polio survivors developed PPS. This condition was known in the 1980's. I remember because I wrote a paper about it in 1990. The reasons for the syndrome were as described in the book.(less)
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