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Polio is almost unheard of in develop countries . does this mean that polio virus does not exist any more?
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There are still countries where polio is endemic. examples are Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Niger and Afghanistan
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How did Salk's and Sabin's discoveries affect the advancement of medicine?
Polio was almost entirely eliminated.
Who in Michael Jackson's family had polio?
As a child his mother Kathrine Jackson was plagued with polio.
What sickness did Michael Jackson's mom have?
She had polio.
Why did Drjonas Salk invent the polio vaccine?
A lot of people were dying from it.
What disease did Katherine Jackson have at birth?
Polio........she never FULLY recovered, that's why she has a slight limp. (:-)
When did roosevelt develop polio?
As a small child
How long does it take to develop post polio syndrome?
Post-polio syndrome occurs some decades after the original infection with polio.
What percentage of those with polio virus develop the disease?
About 90% of people infected by poliovirus develop only a mild case or no illness at all. About 1% of all people infected with poliovirus develop the actual disease known as polio.
What percentage of polio cases develop postpolio syndrome?
PPS occurs in about 25% of patients, several decades after their original infection with polio. However, long-term follow-up indicates that two thirds of polio survivors may experience new weakness.
Where are the least cases of polio in the world?
The industrialized countries of the world have fewer cases of polio because there are many more vaccinated individuals.
Can you cure poliomyelitis?
There is no cure for polio, but polio prevention is available through a vaccine. Polio vaccine in the United States is given as an inactivated polio vaccine. Approximately 90 percent or more of polio vaccine recipients develop protective antibodies to all three polio virus types after two doses, and at least 99 percent are immune following three doses. With the continued success of polio vaccination programs, a cure for polio may be possible within the next decade.
Why do people give polio drops to children?
Polio vaccination of children is there to prevent the re-appearance of the polio disease, which is currently almost eradicated. Originally, the vaccination was by needle. Then drops of vaccine on a sugar cube was used.
What caused an interruption to and almost the end of FDR's political career in 1921?
Polio
Where did bill gates wipe out polio for good?
He's yet too, he helped India wipe out Polio, but there is least 35 recognised countries where Polio is rife. But he is working hard to wipe this out. Xx Becky xx
How did Salk's and Sabin's discoveries affect the advancement of medicine?
Polio was almost entirely eliminated.
Is polio still an active disease?
Yes, as of October 2012 Polio is still endemic in three countries. These countries are Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria. Polio also spreads to countries The disease has also been reintroduced to 5 non endemic countries. The total case count for 2012 to date is 166.
Did Roosevelt develop polio during his second term?
no he developed it before he was president.
