[2] The term acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) is often used to describe an instance with a sudden onset, as might be found with polio.

AFP is also associated with a number of other pathogenic agents including enteroviruses other than polio, echoviruses, West Nile virus, and adenoviruses, among others.

Botulism prevents muscle contraction by blocking the release of acetylcholine, thereby halting postsynaptic activity of the neuromuscular junction.

Curare has also been used medicinally by South Americans to treat madness, dropsy, edema, fever, kidney stones, and bruises.

This includes collection of two stool samples within fourteen days of onset of paralysis and identification of virus, and control of the outbreak and strengthening immunization in that area.

[citation needed][10] Historical records from the 1950s, modern CDC reports, and recent analysis of patterns in India suggest that flaccid paralysis may be caused in some cases by oral polio vaccinations.

[14] In some situations, prominently in those of oriental descent[15] hyperthyroidism can affect the consumption and restoration equilibrium of potassium ions in neurons resulting in hypokalaemic paralysis.