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Polio
Polio or more correctly Poliomyelitis is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus which attacks the nervous system. This category is for questions about the disease, its history, its symptoms, its treatments, the vaccine created to combat/eradicate it and the continuing studies of not only the virus,and its treatment, but its sociological impact and the people who survived it.
489 Questions
Yes, poliomyelitis, known as polio, is due to a virus and is considered an infectious disease.
What kind of food can you eat to prevent polio?
There is no specific food that can prevent polio, as the disease is caused by a virus rather than dietary factors. The best prevention method is vaccination, specifically with the oral polio vaccine (OPV) or inactivated polio vaccine (IPV). However, maintaining a healthy diet can support immune function, which may help the body resist infections in general. Eating a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and proteins is recommended for overall health.
What type of doctors help treat post polio syndrome?
In general, once diagnosed, the patient will benefit from work with a physical therapist, occupational therapist, and speech and language therapist. Specialists in arthritis, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and pulmonology may also be helpful.
What are the pulse polio dates in india?
The pulse polio dates in India are dates 1.29.2014 - 1.31.2014.
Is polio temperate or virulent?
I think that polio was virulent before 1955 when the vaccine was developed. Now, I think, since we have developed a vaccine, it isn't as virulent.
How does the sugar lump vaccine prevent a child from getting polio?
It works like any other vaccine by giving a minute amount of the germ to the child. Not enough to cause polio itself, but enough to make the body's immune system fight it by creating antibodies. Then, if the vaccinated child should come into contact with the polio germ again, the body already knows how to fight it. The immune response kicks in and protects the child.
There is an interesting thing about the sugar lump method of giving this vaccine, and that is that a breast fed baby must not be given breast milk for half an hour before the vaccine and also half an hour afterwards. This is because mothers milk will already have the antibodies in it and will destroy the vaccine before it can work. One of the big advantages of breastfeeding is that the mother's mature immune system always fights any infection the baby may be exposed to.
The polio virus is often transmitted via fecal matter. It can also be transmitted through food or water or an infected person.
Diseases such as cholera meningitis poliomyelitis and typhoid are usually attributed to?
They are all due to microorganisms or pathogens that infect the body. Poliomyelitis is caused by a virus while cholera, meningitis, and typhoid are caused by bacteria.
I dont know if you can still be born with Polio, but I do know that my grandfather was born with it but did not show signs of having polio until he began to try and crawl.
When was the first polio case was found?
The first polio vaccine was discovered and tested in 1952 by Jonas Salk, but was announced to the world in 1955. Another polio vaccine-taken orally-was discovered in 1957 by Albert Sabin.
There is still no cure for polio, a disease that has been known since ancient times. Polio did not become epidemic until the late 19th century, when improvements in community sanitation prevented widespread development of immunity to the virus in early childhood.
In 1535, there was no treatment for the condition. People either lived with their crippled condition, or died.
Yes, Forrest Gump, played by Tom Hanks, Was Born With Polio.
Why did journalists cover up Roosevelt's disease?
It's not like they were trying to hide a big secret from the American people - everyone who read a newspaper knew Roosevelt had had polio years before. They simply saw no need to capitalize on it - an aspect of American character that seems to have disappeared in recent years, sadly.
What is a good topic sentence for polio?
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Who ruled the country in a wheelchair as a result of polio?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, or FDR, was president of the United States from March 4, 1933 to April 12, 1945, and because of Poliomyelitis, he was president in a wheelchair.
Why did Elizabeth Kenny set up polio clinics?
Sister Elizabeth Kenny received a lot of criticism from the medical fraternity for her lack of medical training. Her methods for rehabilitation were regarded with considerable suspicion, and so she received no official endorsement. Doctors would not permit her to treat patients until after the first stage of the polio disease or until muscle spasms had ceased. Her clinics were designed to bring her treatments to those who needed them, as soon as possible, in order to maximise their effectiveness.
What type of paralysis is associated with polio?
Paralysis is usually asymmetric; that is, it affects only one side of the body. The paralyzed limbs retain their ability to feel. When the muscles of respiration are affected, the patient may need to be put on a mechanical ventilator.
