Polio is a disease that can lead to paralysis and death. Viruses are categorized as 1, 2, 3 type. Virus spread by feces, it can also be infected by contaminated food and milk. Symptoms including mild fever, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation. A small proportion of patients may suffer muscle pain, weakness of extremities and face muscle. Vaccination is effective way to prevent polio. There are two types of vaccines, Oral polio vaccine (OPV) which is a live but attenuated vaccine and oral injection inactivated vaccine. All of them contain three types of polio viruses. Since polio vaccine is widely used in the world, it has been a very long time does not appear new cases of polio disease. For the treatment of polio’s patient, there is no drugs can eliminate the virus and supportive treatment available.
Dr. Alfred Tam, Specialist in Paediatrics
It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your Pediatrician for diagnosis and treatment.
