Poliovirus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Poliovirus , the causative agent of poliomyelitis, is a human enterovirus and member of the family of Picornaviridae. Poliovirus is composed of a RNA genome and a protein capsid. The genome is single...
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This site explores the history of polio, the science and philanthropy behind the vaccines, the experiences of people who contracted polio and their influence on American culture, and current global efforts at stopping transmission of the poliovirus. ... There are three types of poliovirus and many strains of each type.
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americanhistory.si.edu/polio/virusvaccine/how.htm
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Poliomyelitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Poliomyelitis , often called polio or infantile paralysis , is an acute viral infectious disease spread from person to person, primarily via the fecal-oral route. The term derives from the Greek ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poliomyelitis
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Knowledge of the poliovirus has expanded with aggressive research carried out under the eradication effort. ... To interrupt transmission of the wild poliovirus as soon as possible; ... high infant immunization coverage with four doses of oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) in the first year of life;
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www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs114/en/
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Polioviruses are highly contagious and although most infections are subclinical, paralysis can occur. Poliovirus, an enterovirus, occurs in three serotypes. Transmission of the infection to susceptible household contacts occurs in 73 to 96 percent of cases, depending on the person's age.
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www.aafp.org/afp/990101ap/113.html
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The question is better stated this way: "Which of the following dosing schedules is/are generally acceptable for poliovirus vaccination?" The correct answers for Question 15 are A and B.
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www.aafp.org/afp/990700ap/letters.html
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Polio [PO-lee-oh] is a viral disease that can damage the nervous system and cause paralysis. ... The polio virus enters the body through the mouth, usually from hands contaminated with the stool of an infected person. ... Since polio immunization has become widespread in the United States, cases of polio are rare. However,
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www.dhpe.org/infect/polio.html
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The global battle to eradicate poliomyelitis is already 9 years behind schedule. To make matters worse, type 2 poliovirus, which was declared eradicated in 1999, has returned.
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www.virology.ws/2009/08/17/poliovirus-type-2-returns/
www.virology.ws/2009/08/17/poliovirus-type-2-returns/
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