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There are 3 types of poliomyelitis (polio) infection:
1. Sub-clinical: does not affect the central nervous system and patients may not experience any symptoms
2. Non-paralytic: affects the central nervous system, produces mild symptoms, and does not result in paralysis
3. Paralytic: rarest and most serious and produces full or partial paralysis in the patient.
There are 3 types of paralytic polio:
1. spinal polio (affects the spine)
2. bulbar polio (affects the brainstem)
3. bulbospinal polio (affects the spine and brainstem)
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Is polio and poliomyelitis the same thing?
Yes it is. Poliomyelitis is the scientific name for polio. Is poliomyelitis the same thing as polio?
Which virus causes poliomyelitis?
Polio virus causes poliomyelitis.
What is a poliomyelitis antigen?
Poliomyelitis antigen is a complex compound on the surface of the virus.
How do you divide poliomyelitis?
Poliomyelitis is divided into three main types based on the serotype of the poliovirus: type 1, type 2, and type 3. These types differ in their genetic structure and epidemiological characteristics, but all can cause similar clinical symptoms, primarily affecting the nervous system and leading to paralysis. Additionally, poliomyelitis can be classified into two forms: non-paralytic (mild illness) and paralytic (severe illness, which can lead to lasting disability). Vaccination efforts focus on preventing all types to achieve global eradication.
Is poliomyelitis gentetic?
No.
How do you divide poliomyelitis into its component word parts?
Poliomyelitis: polio comes from the virus called (poliovirus 1.2.3), myelitis is the inflamation of the myelin. But in this particular case of poliomyelitis we consider 'active infectious inflamation of the myelin in the anterior horn cell of the spinal cord.
How was poliomyelitis spread?
It Cant !
Is spina bifida associated with poliomyelitis?
Yes, it is one of the three types of spina bifida. There is a sac like structure from the spine which contains cerebral spinal fluid and the membranes from around the cord called meninges plus the cord itself and nerves.
What has the author James Alexander Harrison written?
James Alexander Harrison has written: 'Immunologic studies in poliomyelitis' -- subject(s): Immune response, Immunological aspects, Immunological aspects of Poliomyelitis, Poliomyelitis, Poliovirus, Serodiagnosis
Which term describes a viral infection of the gray matter of the spinal cord that may reslut in paralysis?
Poliomyelitis
What is the scientific name for polio?
Poliomyelitis
What is the scientific name of polio?
Poliomyelitis.
