poliovirusuitbraken
Poliovirusuitbraken refer to occurrences in which the poliovirus spreads within a population, causing polio cases. The poliovirus, a member of the Picornaviridae family, is transmitted primarily through the fecal-oral route, although oral–saliva transmission can occur. Disease severity ranges from asymptomatic infection to paralytic polio, which can lead to permanent paralysis or death.
Historical outbreaks have occurred sporadically since the first reported cases in the 19th century. The 20th
Recent poliovirusuitbraken have largely been confined to regions with disrupted health services, conflict, or weakened vaccination
The goal of mitigating poliovirusuitbraken is complete eradication, which requires maintaining high immunisation rates, rapid response
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