Polio

Poliomyelitis, commonly shortened to polio, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Approximately 75% of cases are asymptomatic; mild symptoms which can occur include sore throat and fever;... Wikipedia

  • Symptoms:  Fever, sore throat
  • Complications:  Muscle weakness resulting in paralysis, Post-polio syndrome
  • Types:  Wild PV types 1, 2 & 3, vaccine-derived PV
  • Causes:  Poliovirus spread by fecal–oral route
  • Risk factors:  Poor hygiene
  • Diagnostic method:  Finding the virus in the feces or antibodies in the blood
  • Prevention:  Polio vaccine
  • Treatment:  No treatment other than supportive care
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo