Polio Virus Flashcards

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Name some characteristics of the polio virus

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  1. Part of the picornaviridae family
  2. A type of enterovirus
  3. RNA virus
  4. Small non-enveloped virus
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Where does the polio virus exist

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Through the intestinal mucosa (fecal matter)

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What is the reservoir for polio virus?

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Humans only

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How is polio transmitted?

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It is transmitted by nasal and oral secretions & fecal- oral

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90% of people (especially children) are _____________

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Asymptomatic and can spread the virus to others

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What are minor illness S/Sx of the polio virus?

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• Fever
• malaise
• vomiting
• sore throat

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