Polio is an acute viral disease that usually affects children and young adults, caused by one of three polioviruses. It can be transmitted through direct contact with an infected person, or indirect contact with infected mucus, phlegm, or feces. The disease may cause no symptoms or mild symptoms like headache and muscle pain. In more severe cases, it can cause paralysis or breathing problems. Prevention includes vaccination and hygiene practices to avoid contact with infected bodily fluids.

1. Polio
By: Jason Oliai

2. Polio is
an acute viral disease, usually affecting
children and young adults, caused by
any of three polioviruses.

3. Causes:
• Direct person-to-person contact
• Contact with infected mucus or phlegm from
the nose or mouth
• Contact with infected feces

4. Subclinical Infection Symptoms
• General discomfort
• Headache
• Red throat and sore throat
• Slight fever
• Vomiting
• Back pain and neck pain
• Leg and muscle pain/ tenderness

5. Paralytics Poliomyelitis
• Fever 5 - 7 days before other symptoms
• Breathing difficulty
• Headache
• Muscle pain and muscle weakness
• Stiff neck and back

6. Nonparalytic Poliomyelitis
• Back pain or backache
• Headache
• Leg pain
• Moderate fever
• Muscle stiffness
• Muscle tenderness

7. Prevention

8. Treatment
• Antibiotics for urinary track infections
• Moist heat (heating pads, warm towels) to
reduce muscle pain

9. Bibliography
• http://dictionary.reference.com/
• http://www.cdc.gov/polio/
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/
PMH0002375/