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Semi circle of small white bumps on toddler's tongue?

The description of small white bumps in a semicircle on a toddler's tongue could potentially be transient lingual papillitis, which is a common condition in children. It is usually harmless and resolves on its own without treatment. However, if the bumps persist, enlarge, or are associated with other symptoms, it is best to consult a healthcare provider for a proper evaluation and diagnosis.


Where did the disease polio originate from?

Polio is the common name for poliomyelitis, which comes from the Greek words for grey and marrow, referring to the spinal cord, and the suffix -itis, meaning inflammation. Poliomyelitis, shortened, became polio. For a time, polio was called infantile paralysis, though it did not affect only the young. Polio is caused by one of three types of poliovirus, which are members of the Enterovirus genus. No one knows where the disease came from as there is no natural animal host. The same is true for smallpox.According to Wikipedia:Ancient Egyptian paintings and carvings depict otherwise healthy people with withered limbs, and children walking with canes at a young age. It is theorized that the Roman Emperor Claudius was stricken as a child, and this caused him to walk with a limp for the rest of his life. Perhaps the earliest recorded case of poliomyelitis is that of Sir Walter Scott. In 1773 Scott was said to have developed a severe teething fever which deprived him of the power of his right leg. At the time, polio was not known to medicine. A retrospective diagnosis of polio is considered to be strong due to the detailed account Scott later made, and the resultant lameness of his left leg had an important effect on his life and writing.


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A virus that infects the small intestine?

enterovirus


Is polio cause by bacteria?

The enterovirus poliovirus from the family picornaviridae.


What is an Enterovirus?

it is any of a group of viruses that primarily affect the gastrointestinal tract


What is enterovirus?

it is any of a group of viruses that primarily affect the gastrointestinal tract


How many types of enteroviruses are there?

Coxsackievirus, Echovirus, ungrouped Enterovirus, and Y Poliovirus


What is the pathogen of poliomyelitis?

The pathogen responsible for poliomyelitis is the poliovirus, which is a type of enterovirus. It primarily spreads through the fecal-oral route, and can infect the gastrointestinal tract before spreading to the nervous system, leading to paralysis in severe cases. Vaccination through the polio vaccine has been successful in reducing the incidence of polio worldwide.


What has the author John Barklie Clements written?

John Barklie Clements has written: 'Replication of enterovirus ribonucleic acid'


What medical form for a virus that infect the small intestine?

An enterovirus is one that infects the small intestine. The combining form entero- refers to the small intestine.


Is polio a virus or bacteria?

The organism that causes polio is a virus.


Which microorganism cause Hand foot and mouth disease?

Hand, foot and mouth disease (or HFMD) is a human syndrome commonly caused by Coxsackie A virus and Enterovirus 71.


What type of pathogen is the hand foor and mouth disease?

This disease is caused by the group of viruses, which belong to the genus enterovirus. Mainly coxackie viruses, echo viruses and entero viruses.


Is poilo a virus?

I believe your question is about Polio. Yes, Polio is caused by a virus, named after the disease itself - Poliovirus. Poliovirus is a positive sense single stranded RNA virus of the genus Enterovirus and family Picornaviridae.