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Often known by its shorthand name polio, poliomyelitis is a disease that affects the spinal cord. It was discovered by German orthopedist Jakob Heine in 1840.
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Is poliomyelitis a water borne disease?
The virus responsible for poliomyelitis is transmitted via the fecal-oral route. It is a completely preventable disease due to the widely available vaccinations.
Who discovered CIPA?
DEARBORN discovered this disease in 1932
When was gastroesophageal reflux disease discovered?
It was discovered in 1774 but i dont know da place
Who discovered ehlers-danlos syndrome?
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome was discovered by Edvard L. Ehlers, a Danish dermatologist who first discovered the disease in 1901. Henri-Alexandre Danlos, a French dermatologist published his own description of the disease in 1908.
Which virus affects the muscles and causes paralysis?
Poliomyelitis
Which disease is also known as polio?
Acute Anterior Poliomyelitis. It is a viral disease.
Is poliomyelitis a water borne disease?
The virus responsible for poliomyelitis is transmitted via the fecal-oral route. It is a completely preventable disease due to the widely available vaccinations.
Viral disease that causes destruction of motor neurons?
Poliomyelitis
Name the disease which infectors motor neurons at the NMJ?
Poliomyelitis....
Which childhood disease causes infantile paralysis?
Poliomyelitis.
Is poliomyelitis a virus or bacteria?
Poliomyelitis of as its commonly known "polio" is a virus
Is hereditary poliomyelitis?
Although Polio is a contagious disease, it is not hereditary or genetic.
What contribution did Dr Jonas salk give to medicine?
He discovered the vaccine for poliomyelitis.
What is the disease that destroys the motor neurons in the brain or spinal cord?
Poliomyelitis
Could poliomyelitis do any good for us?
It is a terrible disease... you don't want it!
What is the function of the poliomyelitis?
Poliomyelitis,is a viraly transmitted disease ,usually transmitted in contaminated water or food,which leads to paraysis of the limb or respiratory system,and often leads to death.
What disease was FDR diagnosed with?
FDR was diagnosed with polio, also known as poliomyelitis.
