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Polio

Poliomyelitis, commonly known as polio, is a highly contagious and life-threatening disease caused by the polio virus. The virus typically enters the body through contact with infected feces or respiratory droplets, such as from a sneeze or cough, or by putting contaminated items into the mouth.

Polio

Polio

How is it treated/prevented?

To prevent a Polio breakout children are given a vaccine at 2 months, 4 months, 6-18 months and 4 years.
There is no cure for Polio, but hospitals use things such as pain medications, good nutrition and physical therapy to keep patients as healthy and comfortable as possible.

What is Polio?

Polio or poliomyelitis is a disabling and life threatening disease caused by the polio virus.

What are the symptoms of Polio?

Death
Muscle tenderness and spasms
Arm and leg stiffness
Back and neck pain
Meningitis
Paralysis
1 out of 4 people will have flu-like syptoms
Headache
Nausea
Fatigue
Fever
Sore throat

How is it transmitted?

The virus enters the body through the mouth from things such us contact with infected feces, and infected sneeze or cough, or putting a contaminated item in your mouth (a baby putting a toy in their mouth)
Polio is spread through human conact
Polio is extremely contagious.