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Polio Research Paper

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VIROLOGY ASSIGNMENT
NAME: VICTORIA MOFOPEFOLUWA THOMAS
STUDENT ID: 01161807
TRIMESTER: BASIC SCIENCE 7
DATE: 26TH MARCH 2018
TOPIC: THE CURRENT STATE OF KNOWLEDGE ON THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH POLIO INFECTION AND THE CHALLENGES FACED WITH THE GLOBAL AMBITION OF COMPLETELY ERRADICATING POLIO DISEASE DESPITE THE AVAILABILITY OF AN EFFECTIVE VACCINE.

INTRODUCTION
Polio which is also known as infantile paralysis or poliomyelitis is a very contagious viral infection caused by the polio virus, it spreads from person to person and can lead to breathing difficulties, paralysis as well as death.
Polio can either be symptomatic or asymptomatic as a large number of people with polio do not show any symptoms. it can also be further classified as paralytic …show more content…

This important fact leaves underdeveloped regions at risk.
After a close study of the progress made towards global eradication of polio, it can be deduced that improved sanitation played an essential role in the eradication of polio in the United States of America (USA) in the 1960s, when only half of the population was immunized. [Rana M.] In comparison an examination of the continuous spread of the disease in the remaining 3 endemic countries and a noted similarity among these countries is the alarming rate of poverty, ignorance as well inadequacy of sanitation infrastructure. lack of adequate awareness concerning the polio virus, risk factors as well as the benefits of vaccination in combating polio remains an issue despite the long and tedious journey to global eradication, irrespective of the awareness various governments and non-governmental organizations have tried to create, certain religious or traditional sects have teachings against some health practices which include vaccination. It is also important to know that immunity against the virus is unachievable without efficient

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