Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects young children. It can lead to paralysis and, in severe cases, be fatal....
Polio (poliomyelitis) is a highly contagious disease caused by the poliovirus, which attacks the nervous system and can lead to irreversible paralysis or even death.
The poliovirus spreads primarily through the fecal-oral route, typically via contaminated food or water, or direct contact with an infected person's feces or respiratory secretions.
Most people infected with polio show no symptoms. For those who do, symptoms can range from flu-like illness to meningitis or, in severe cases, paralysis, which can be permanent.
No, there is no specific cure for polio once infected. Treatment focuses on supportive care to manage symptoms and prevent complications.
Polio is preventable through vaccination. Multiple doses of the polio vaccine (IPV or OPV) provide highly effective, lifelong protection against the disease.