Poliomyelitis

Therapeutic area
Infectious Disease
Rare disease
Yes

Definition
An 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.
Genetic basis
No
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
Yes
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Poliomyelitis
Therapeutic area
Infectious Disease

  • poliomyelitis
  • Polia
  • acute poliomyelitis
  • polio
  • poliomyelitis
  • infantile paralysis

Severity
Severe

  • Acquired
  • Inflammatory

  • Infectious Disease
  • Neurology

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0002565

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