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1. CDC's Description of Polio

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Illustrated above, is the description of polio.

2. Complications / Symptoms

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Paralysis with bulbar involvment
Heart Collapse
Progressive Muscle Weakness
Fatal Respiratory

3. Causative Agent: Poliovirus

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4. Polio: Description

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Polio, which is short for poliomyelitis, is a highly infectious disease caused by the agent poliovirus. The virus is predominantly among young children and could lead to paralysis in some cases. Poliovirus is spread from person to person and is mainly transmitted through the fecal-oral route, which means that it is either spread through contaminated water or food.

5. Emerging Successes:

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As illustrated in the following, due to effective prevention rates, the amount of cases in the US has detrimentally decreased. This is due to factors such as improvement of hygiene among society, and the poliovirus vaccine.

6. Prevention and Treatments

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Preventions:

Vaccination: Most effective strategy in preventing poliovirus. There are two commonly used vaccines: OPV &
IPV.
Campaigns for Mass Immunization: As stated before polioviruses are spread around from human to human, however, if mass vaccination is possible, then the amount of cases of poliovirus will reduced greatly since the likelihood of the disease to transmitted is also decreased.
Treatments:
1. Respiratory Support: For some individuals, their respiratory muscles are affected, which means that mechanical ventilation is necessary.
2. Physical Therapy: Rehabilitation and PT are necessary for individuals who experience paralysis to possibly restore muscle function.

7. Infographic Image

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8. Polio Diagnosis:

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Clinical Evaluation: Healthcare providers assess the patient's symptoms, particularly looking for signs of paralysis.

Laboratory Tests: A sample of throat swab, stool, or CSF may be collected to test for poliovirus.

Medical History: Information of the patient's travel history and contact with infected individuals may help with the diagnosis.

10. Significant Scientists on Poliovirus

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9. Learn more:

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