Poliomyelitis is a debilitating disease caused by poliovirus (genus Enterovirus) types 1,2 and 3 all of which can cause paralysis. Polio remains primarily a disease of infants and young children. In many polio-endemic countries, 70- 80% of cases are less than 3 years of age and 80-90% of cases are less than 5 years of age. Clusters of susceptible persons, including groups that refuse immunization, minority populations, economic migrants and other unregistered children, nomads, refugees and urban poor are at high risk.
Journal Section | Review Articles |
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Publication Date | December 3, 2016 |
Published in Issue | Year 2000 Volume: 13 Issue: 2 |