What Is Polio (poliomyelitis)? What Causes Polio?

Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a highly contagious viral infection that can lead to paralysis, breathing problems, or even death. The term poliomyelitis is from the Greek poliós meaning “grey”, myelós referencing the spinal cord, and -itis meaning inflammation. Polio can be classified as either symptomatic or asymptomatic.

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