https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop poliomyelitis / polio en-us 2023-04-16 20:36:42 UTC 2023-04-22 04:52:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1151824398/300150892944656508652f46f791f56e/ABF4D172_0119_4B79_A3AB_2CD3E74E3FC6_1_201_a.jpeg carlytalbott https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop/wish/2555992363 Polio is a disease caused by poliovirus. There are 3 variations, wild poliovirus type 1, 2, and 3. Types 2 and 3 no longer exist, and Type 1 is only present in certain parts of the world such as Afghanistan and Pakistan. ]]> 2023-04-16 20:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop/wish/2555992363 carlytalbott https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop/wish/2555996556 Travelers who have visited countries that have frequent Polio outbreaks are at high risk for infection. Individuals who are not vaccinated are also more likely to contract the virus. Any healthcare worker or caregiver that are in contact with someone who has Polio are at great risk of infection as well.]]> 2023-04-16 20:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop/wish/2555996556 carlytalbott https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop/wish/2555999701 An effective approach of preventing Polio is vaccination. The first Polio vaccine was developed in 1955 by Dr. Jonas E. Salk. There are currently two types of polio vaccines, live-attenuated (oral) and inactive. The inactive is used more commonly while the oral is used where Polio is present.]]> 2023-04-16 21:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop/wish/2555999701 carlytalbott https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop/wish/2556000750 32nd president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt, was diagnosed with Polio at the age of 39. His symptoms first started with lower back pain and rapidly developed into not being able to hold his own body weight. Roosevelt ultimately became paralyzed due to his condition. Throughout his life, he consistently advocated for the disease's awareness and prevention.]]> 2023-04-16 21:05:31 UTC https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop/wish/2556000750 carlytalbott https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop/wish/2556003793 Between 70% and 95% of individuals who are infected present to be asymptomatic. The mild cases present with symptoms similar to the flu, while the more severe include muscle spasms, neck stiffness, and paralysis. ]]> 2023-04-16 21:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop/wish/2556003793 carlytalbott https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop/wish/2556012966 While there are no specific medications to treat Polio, there are means to help with symptoms. If an individual is experiencing paralysis, physical therapy is offered.]]> 2023-04-16 21:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop/wish/2556012966 carlytalbott https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop/wish/2556019815 Polio is highly contagious. It's spread from person to person contact through exposure to an infected individuals stool or droplets from sneezing or coughing. A person who is infected can contaminate food and water when handled with unwashed hands.]]> 2023-04-16 21:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop/wish/2556019815 carlytalbott https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop/wish/2563796112 Poliovirus destroys nerve cells in the spinal cord which causes paralysis. ]]> 2023-04-22 04:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop/wish/2563796112 carlytalbott https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop/wish/2563796731 World Polio day is celebrated on October 24th to raise awareness and encourage individual to be vaccinated. ]]> 2023-04-22 04:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop/wish/2563796731 carlytalbott https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop/wish/2563797996 There is still not a cure for poliomyelitis. However there are ways to try to stop the spread. Some ways include detecting outbreaks quickly and advocating for proper immunizations for all individuals.]]> 2023-04-22 04:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/carlytalbott/1hpf38kx1k60txop/wish/2563797996