0
there are three different types of polio.
1. Spinal Polio
2. Bulbar Polio
3. Bulbospinal Polio.
Lorine Boyle
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoI read the internet site below that there are, "Twenty one different strains of measles" So i think it would be safe that there are twenty one different types but they vary more in how dangerous they are. medicine-history.blogspot.com/2008/12/measles-history-of-discovery.html
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why do people give polio drops to children?
Polio vaccination of children is there to prevent the re-appearance of the polio disease, which is currently almost eradicated. Originally, the vaccination was by needle. Then drops of vaccine on a sugar cube was used.
What type of disease is pollo?
Polio is a highly contagious viral infection. Polio can affect the spinal cord causing muscle weakness and paralysis. Polio is usually introduced through the mouth after touching stools of infected individuals.
Where did the disease polio originate from?
Polio is the common name for poliomyelitis, which comes from the Greek words for grey and marrow, referring to the spinal cord, and the suffix -itis, meaning inflammation. Poliomyelitis, shortened, became polio. For a time, polio was called infantile paralysis, though it did not affect only the young. Polio is caused by one of three types of poliovirus, which are members of the Enterovirus genus. No one knows where the disease came from as there is no natural animal host. The same is true for smallpox.According to Wikipedia:Ancient Egyptian paintings and carvings depict otherwise healthy people with withered limbs, and children walking with canes at a young age. It is theorized that the Roman Emperor Claudius was stricken as a child, and this caused him to walk with a limp for the rest of his life. Perhaps the earliest recorded case of poliomyelitis is that of Sir Walter Scott. In 1773 Scott was said to have developed a severe teething fever which deprived him of the power of his right leg. At the time, polio was not known to medicine. A retrospective diagnosis of polio is considered to be strong due to the detailed account Scott later made, and the resultant lameness of his left leg had an important effect on his life and writing.
How many types of biomes are there?
There are MANY types of biomes in the world.
How many types of influenza exist?
There are over 100 types of influenzas!
How many types of measles virus are there?
Type 1 or Brunhilde - most common and was most often the cause of epidemics Type 2 or Lansing - least common Type 3 or Leon All three types are included in the vaccine.
What is the pathogen of poliomyelitis?
the polio virus...the virus is an enterovirus...there are 3 types....1,2,3 the polio virus...the virus is an enterovirus...there are 3 types....1,2,3
How many died of polio in 1949?
50,000 people died of polio.
What types of polio did Peg Kehret get?
respitory, bulbar, and spinal
Can you cure poliomyelitis?
There is no cure for polio, but polio prevention is available through a vaccine. Polio vaccine in the United States is given as an inactivated polio vaccine. Approximately 90 percent or more of polio vaccine recipients develop protective antibodies to all three polio virus types after two doses, and at least 99 percent are immune following three doses. With the continued success of polio vaccination programs, a cure for polio may be possible within the next decade.
What are the types of poliomyelitis?
There are 3 types of poliomyelitis (polio) infection: 1. Sub-clinical: does not affect the central nervous system and patients may not experience any symptoms 2. Non-paralytic: affects the central nervous system, produces mild symptoms, and does not result in paralysis 3. Paralytic: rarest and most serious and produces full or partial paralysis in the patient. There are 3 types of paralytic polio: 1. spinal polio (affects the spine) 2. bulbar polio (affects the brainstem) 3. bulbospinal polio (affects the spine and brainstem)
What is the name of polio virus?
The name of the Polio Virus is simply Poliovirus. It causes Poliomyelitis, commonly know as "Polio". ----------------------------------------------------- There are three types of polio virus found .... TYPE 1 also known as BRUNHILDE & MA HONEY TYPE 2 also known as LANCING & MEFI TYPE 3 also known as LEON & SAUKETT
How many victims of 1944 polio epidemic?
A polio vaccine was invented in 1954. Each year after that, the number of polio cases decreased. By 1974, only 5 cases occurred. These were all people who were linked to the polio vaccine.
Is polio a verb?
Polio is a noun. If you want to use polio with a verb, you could say: Contract polio Suffer from polio Die of polio Recover from polio Etc., etc. I hope that helped.
How many children got polio in Afghanistan in 2012?
It is estimated the about 500 children got polio in Afghanistan in the year of 2012. More and more children get polio every year. And many people are trying to help the children of Afghanistan.
What ususally happens to people who contract polio?
It depends on what part of the nervous system is infected by the polio virus. Though most people recovered quickly from polio, some suffered temporary or permanent paralysis and even death. Many polio survivors were disabled for life. They were a visible, painful reminder to society of the enormous toll this disease took on young lives. In about 95% of all polio cases, the person has no symptoms at all. These are known as asymptomatic cases. The rest of polio cases can be divided into three types: abortive polio, non-paralytic polio, and paralytic polio. Abortive polio: In these cases, polio is a mild illness, with viral-like symptoms such as fever, fatigue, headache, sore throat, nausea, and diarrhea. Non-paralytic polio: These cases typically involve the symptoms of abortive polio, with additional neurological symptoms, such as sensitivity to light and neck stiffness. Paralytic polio: The first signs of paralytic polio, after an initial period of viral-like symptoms, typically begin with loss of superficial reflexes and muscle pain or spasms. Paralysis, usually asymmetric, follows. Fewer than 1%-2% of people who contract polio become paralyzed. In most cases of paralytic polio, the patient recovers completely. However, for a certain number of people, paralysis or muscle weakness remains for life.
Can cold water cause polio?
No, it takes the polio virus to cause polio. The polio virus can be defeated by having a polio vaccination.
