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Poliomyelitis
rareAn acute infectious disorder that affects the nervous system. It is caused by the poliovirus. The virus spreads by direct contact, and can be prevented by prophylaxis with the polio vaccine.
- Identifiers
- MONDO:0017373 Orphanet:2912
- Part of
- Acquired motor neuron diseaseAcute diseaseAnterior horn disorderMyelitisPoliovirus infectionViral infection of central nervous system
- Also known as
- acute poliomyelitis · infantile paralysis · Polia · polio
Subtypes
| Disease | Subtypes |
|---|---|
| Paralytic poliomyelitis | 3 |
| Acute nonparalytic poliomyelitis | |
| Postpoliomyelitis syndrome |
Rare disease
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