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Everywhere, but did not exhibit in epidemics until late 1800s after cities were cleaned up enough that children under 4 no longer were regularly exposed and naturally acquire lifetime immunity (in children under 4 the disease usually manifests in a milder nonparalytic form, in teens and adults the disease is much more severe and more likely to paralyze). Without natural immunity, when large enough groups of teens and adults accumulated the virus could spread like wildfire resulting in epidemics and serious symptoms.
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When was polio the most prevalent in the US?
Throughout the world polio us present every year, but there was a major outbreak of polio in 1955 in North America. Polio is still present in the world although it is generally not a problem in Western countries. The virus may be endemic (everyone has it) in some countries although only 10% of the population show symptoms. The virus is spread by fecal contamination of food or water or by mouth to mouth contact.
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.
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.
Do you have polio?
Yes, I have polio.
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.
Did Wilma Rudolph have polio?
Wilma Rudolph had polio but she also ran track with polio.
When was polio found?
1789 was when polio was first diagnosed!!!! polio was found in 1789
How did he find polio?
how did they find polio
What was the drug responsible for the cure of polio?
Jonas Salk developed the polio vaccine. This does not cure polio but it does prevent it. Polio remains incurable.
What cures Polio?
Polio actually can not be cured. There is, however, a vaccination that can be taken to prevent people who do not have polio, from getting polio. The polio vaccination was created by Salk and Sabin. Originally, the polio vaccination by Salk was administered in the form of a shot. The Sabin is given by mouth.
Why was polio vaccine invented?
To prevent polio.
Can a mother with polio pass the polio to her kids?
no
