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What type pathogens cause polio?

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What pathogens causes polio?

Type 1 is the most common of the 3 Polioviruses that causes the Polio disease.


Does fungi cause polio?

No, fungi do not cause polio. Polio is caused by the poliovirus, which infects the nervous system. Fungi are a different type of microorganism and are not associated with poliovirus infections.


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Which microorganism causes polio?

Polio is caused by a virus, the poliovirus. It belongs to the genus Enterovirus, which is a group of RNA viruses.


Can polio cause encephalitis?

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What are the three kinds of polio?

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