Etiket: Poliomyelitis
Poliomyelitis on our doorstep again
Poliomyelitis wreaked havoc until the advent of vaccination in the late 1950s, but since then has not been rampant in developed countries. However, it is once again prowling close to…
Still no cases of poliomyelitis reported in Canada
No case of poliomyelitis has yet been reported in Canada, while the first patient with paralysis attributable to this disease has triggered the red alert in our American neighbors. While…
Poliomyelitis and post-polio syndrome
What is it about ? Poliomyelitis, or polio, is a highly contagious infection caused by the poliovirus; it can cause disabilities. Contamination can occur when an infected person coughs or…