About The Medical Condition Poliovirus

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Poliovirus

Poliovirus Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Poliovirus Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Poliovirus?

A species of ENTEROVIRUS which is the causal agent of POLIOMYELITIS in humans. Three serotypes (strains) exist. Transmission is by the fecal-oral route, pharyngeal secretions, or mechanical vector (flies). Vaccines with both inactivated and live attenuated virus have proven effective in immunizing against the infection.

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