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Poliovirus
Brunhilde Virus | Human poliovirus 1 | Human poliovirus 2 | Human poliovirus 3 | Lansing Virus | Leon Virus | Poliovirus Type 1 | Poliovirus Type 2 | Poliovirus Type 3 | poliovirus 1, Human | poliovirus 2, Human | poliovirus 3, Human
A species of ENTEROVIRUS which is the causal agent of POLIOMYELITIS in humans. Three serotypes (strains) exist. Transmission is by the fecal-oral route, pharyngeal secretions, or mechanical vector (flies). Vaccines with both inactivated and live attenuated virus have proven effective in immunizing against the infection. |
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