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Polio is one of those diseases that are as old as man. But the first scientific/medical description of it took place in 1789 by British physician Michael Underwood. He was the first to describe it in a clinical setting.
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Is polio a disease or a virus?
polio is a disease caused by the poliovirus
Is polio a microbial disease?
polio is a microbal disease itr is caused by viruses
How big is polio?
Polio has no size, It's a disease.
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.
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.
What is a preventable disease?
polio
Is Polio a disease?
yes
What paralyzing disease did President Roosevelt have?
Franklin D. Roosevelt had polio.
What was Roosevelt's Disease?
Roosevelt had polio
What disease did Jonas Salk have?
Polio
When are people with polio contagious?
Polio is a disease is isn't administered to anyone - that would be silly.
