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Poliomyelitis
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PoliomyelitisAn acute, infectious disease that attacks the central nervous system. Sometimes causes paralysis that can result in permanent deformities. Vaccines are available. Also called polio.
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Acute
1. Of short course. 2. Severe, but of a short duration. Not chronic.
Disease
Illness or sickness often characterized by typical patient problems (symptoms) and physical findings (signs). Disruption sequence: The events that occur when a fetus that is developing normally is subjected to a destructive agent such as the rubella (German measles) virus.
Central
In anatomy and medicine (as elsewhere), central is the opposite of "peripheral" which means away from the center.
Paralysis
Inability to move parts of the body.
Polio
An acute infectious disease of humans, particularly children, caused by any of three serotypes of human poliovirus. Usually the infection is limited to the gastrointestinal tract and nasopharynx, and is often asymptomatic. The central nervous system, primarily the spinal cord, may be affected, leading to rapidly progressive paralysis, coarse fasciculation and hyporeflexia. Motor neurons are primarily affected. Encephalitis may also occur. The virus replicates in the nervous system, and may cause significant neuronal loss, most notably in the spinal cord. A rare related condition, nonpoliovirus poliomyelitis, may result from infections with nonpoliovirus enteroviruses.
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Poliklinik Kotaraya
The Poliklinik Kotaraya is a hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Polio
An acute infectious disease of humans, particularly children, caused by any of three serotypes of human poliovirus. Usually the infection is limited to the gastrointestinal tract and nasopharynx, and is often asymptomatic. The central nervous system, primarily the spinal cord, may be affected, leading to rapidly progressive paralysis, coarse fasciculation and hyporeflexia. Motor neurons are primarily affected. Encephalitis may also occur. The virus replicates in the nervous system, and may cause significant neuronal loss, most notably in the spinal cord. A rare related condition, nonpoliovirus poliomyelitis, may result from infections with nonpoliovirus enteroviruses.
Polio vaccine
Routinely given to all babies in the United States in four doses at 2, 4, 12, and 18 months, the polio vaccine prevents polio, which can, in severe cases, lead to crippling, paralysis, and death. There are two types of polio vaccines: the IPV, which stands for inactivated polio vaccine, given as an injection, and the more common OPV, which stands for oral polio vaccine, given in drops in a child's mouth.
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Pneumoconiosis
Any of several lung diseases caused by inhaling particles of industrial substances.
Pneumonia
Acute inflammation or infection of the lungs.
Pneumothorax
The buildup of air or gas in the chest cavity. May cause lung collapse.
Podiatry
The branch of medicine that pertains to the foot and its ailments.
Poison
A substance that causes illness or death when eaten, drunk or absorbed into the body.
Poliomyelitis
Polycythemia
Abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells or hematocrit.
Polydactyly
Extra fingers or toes.
Polydipsia
Excessive thirst.
Polyhidrosis
Excessive sweating.
Polypectomy
Surgical removal of a polyp.
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Acute
1. Of short course. 2. Severe, but of a short duration. Not chronic.
Disease
Illness or sickness often characterized by typical patient problems (symptoms) and physical findings (signs). Disruption sequence: The events that occur when a fetus that is developing normally is subjected to a destructive agent such as the rubella (German measles) virus.
Central
In anatomy and medicine (as elsewhere), central is the opposite of "peripheral" which means away from the center.
Paralysis
Inability to move parts of the body.
Polio
An acute infectious disease of humans, particularly children, caused by any of three serotypes of human poliovirus. Usually the infection is limited to the gastrointestinal tract and nasopharynx, and is often asymptomatic. The central nervous system, primarily the spinal cord, may be affected, leading to rapidly progressive paralysis, coarse fasciculation and hyporeflexia. Motor neurons are primarily affected. Encephalitis may also occur. The virus replicates in the nervous system, and may cause significant neuronal loss, most notably in the spinal cord. A rare related condition, nonpoliovirus poliomyelitis, may result from infections with nonpoliovirus enteroviruses.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Poliklinik Kotaraya
The Poliklinik Kotaraya is a hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Polio
An acute infectious disease of humans, particularly children, caused by any of three serotypes of human poliovirus. Usually the infection is limited to the gastrointestinal tract and nasopharynx, and is often asymptomatic. The central nervous system, primarily the spinal cord, may be affected, leading to rapidly progressive paralysis, coarse fasciculation and hyporeflexia. Motor neurons are primarily affected. Encephalitis may also occur. The virus replicates in the nervous system, and may cause significant neuronal loss, most notably in the spinal cord. A rare related condition, nonpoliovirus poliomyelitis, may result from infections with nonpoliovirus enteroviruses.
Polio vaccine
Routinely given to all babies in the United States in four doses at 2, 4, 12, and 18 months, the polio vaccine prevents polio, which can, in severe cases, lead to crippling, paralysis, and death. There are two types of polio vaccines: the IPV, which stands for inactivated polio vaccine, given as an injection, and the more common OPV, which stands for oral polio vaccine, given in drops in a child's mouth.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Pneumoconiosis
Any of several lung diseases caused by inhaling particles of industrial substances.
Pneumonia
Acute inflammation or infection of the lungs.
Pneumothorax
The buildup of air or gas in the chest cavity. May cause lung collapse.
Podiatry
The branch of medicine that pertains to the foot and its ailments.
Poison
A substance that causes illness or death when eaten, drunk or absorbed into the body.
Poliomyelitis
Polycythemia
Abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells or hematocrit.
Polydactyly
Extra fingers or toes.
Polydipsia
Excessive thirst.
Polyhidrosis
Excessive sweating.
Polypectomy
Surgical removal of a polyp.
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