What is Poliomyelitis?

Description of the disease

Polio is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus, which affects the central nervous system and can lead to paralysis. Infection occurs through contact with infected people or contaminated water and food sources.

Classification

• Paralytic polio
• Non-paralytic polio

Symptoms

• Muscle pain
• Weakness
• High temperature
• Paralysis (in the case of paralytic polio)

Causes

Polio is caused by the poliovirus, which spreads through the fecal-oral route, as well as through droplets in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Diagnostics

The diagnosis of polio is made through stool analysis and virological studies.

Treatment

Currently, there is no specific treatment for polio. Symptomatic therapy is carried out to alleviate the symptoms.

Prevention

• Vaccination
• Hygienic measures

Doctor

The treating physician for polio may be a neurologist or an infectious disease specialist.