Question
What is the process for prenatal screening for pediatric paralysis symptoms?
Answer
The prenatal screening for pediatric paralysis symptoms primarily involves observing changes in cerebrospinal fluid. Usually, before abnormalities appear in the cerebrospinal fluid, there may be slight turbidity, a slight increase in pressure, and a slight increase in cell count (about 25-500/mm3). In the early stage, there is an increase in neutrophils, followed by an increase in monocytes, with fever quickly returning to normal. The level of sugar in the cerebrospinal fluid can slightly increase, chloride levels are generally normal, and protein levels slightly increase and persist for a longer time. In a very few cases, the cerebrospinal fluid remains normal. In peripheral blood counts, the vast majority of white blood cells increase in the early stage and secondary infections, primarily due to an increase in neutrophils. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate decreases during the acute phase. Stool remains positive for 2 to 3 weeks. It is very important to detect the virus early from blood or cerebrospinal fluid.