Poliomyelitis. The occurrence of Poliomyelitis where the following conditions are met: • Poliovirus is identified as the cause, • Paralysis of the limb muscles or respiratory muscles must be present and persist for at least 3 months.
Poliomyelitis. I) The unequivocal diagnosis of infection with the polio virus must be established by a Consultant Neurologist. The infection must result in irreversible paralysis as evidenced by impaired motor function or respiratory weakness. Expected permanence and irreversibility of the paralysis must be confirmed by a Consultant Neurologist after at least 6 months since the beginning of the event.
Poliomyelitis. 110.1 If an employee is certified by a registered medical practitioner to be suffering from poliomyelitis or the after effects thereof, and to be unfit for work, leave of absence may be granted by the employer for 6 months on full pay and 3 months on half pay. Leave granted for this purpose, which is in excess of the amount currently available in the employee’s credit, shall not be regarded as a debit. On resumption of work the employee shall be entitled to a total initial credit of not less than 15 days.
Poliomyelitis. Acute infection by the Polio virus leading to paralytic disease as evidenced by impaired motor function or respiratory weakness. Diagnosis has to be confirmed by a specialist and evidenced by specific tests proving the presence of the poliovirus (e.g. exams of stool or cerebrospinal fluid; blood analysis for antibodies). Cases not involving paralysis will not be eligible for benefit. Other causes of paralysis are specifically excluded.
