0
Yes, as of October 2012 Polio is still endemic in three countries. These countries are Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria. Polio also spreads to countries The disease has also been reintroduced to 5 non endemic countries.
The total case count for 2012 to date is 166.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoWith the advent of the oral polio vaccine, this disease should not pose as a global problem anymore. However, there are underdeveloped countries that even the most determined allied health professionals cannot reach. There are countries that still experience the illness - mostly as a result of resistance of parents in submitting their child for immunization and other religious beliefs.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is polio a disease or a virus?
polio is a disease caused by the poliovirus
How long ago was polio eradicated?
Last one? Polio is still problematic. We are working on ridding the world of this disease. Source: http://www.polioeradication.org/disease.asp
Is polio a microbial disease?
polio is a microbal disease itr is caused by viruses
What are the chances of getting a child with polio if husbands father is polio affected?
Polio is not an inherited disease; it is an infectious disease caused by a virus.
How big is polio?
Polio has no size, It's a disease.
Is polio a hereditary disease and if not why?
Polio is NOT hereditary. It is caused by a virus, poliovirus, that is highly contagious. A vaccine exists to prevent catching the disease.
Is polio chronic?
The disease of polio is generally not chronic in nature. The effects of the disease, however, can have lifelong and major health consequences.
If everyone had been vaccinated for polio would the disease still exist because people still have it?
no stupid it doesn't exist anymore
What is a preventable disease?
polio
Is Polio a disease?
yes
What paralyzing disease did President Roosevelt have?
Franklin D. Roosevelt had polio.
Is polio an active or hidden virus?
Im pretty sure polio is a hidden virus
