Poliovirus
A species of ENTEROVIRUS which is the causal agent of POLIOMYELITIS in humans. Three serotypes (strains) exist. Transmission is by the fecal-oral route, pharyngeal secretions, or mechanical vector (flies). Vaccines with both inactivated and live attenuated virus have proven effective in immunizing against the infection.
Year introduced: 2002 (1994)
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Tree Number(s): B04.820.578.750.284.184.500
MeSH Unique ID: D017955
Entry Terms:
- Polioviruses
- Human poliovirus 1
- Brunhilde Virus
- Poliovirus Type 1
- Human poliovirus 2
- Poliovirus Type 2
- Lansing Virus
- Human poliovirus 3
- Poliovirus Type 3
- Leon Virus
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