eMedTV Polio Articles

Inactivated Polio Vaccine

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:52:27 CDT

Inactivated Polio Vaccine
Inactive polio vaccine is a type of medicine (given as a shot in the arm or leg) that prevents polio. As this eMedTV article explains, it is called inactive because it contains no live poliovirus. This Web page offers an overview of this vaccination.

OPV

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:52:27 CDT

OPV
Oral polio vaccine (OPV) uses live but weakened poliovirus to prevent polio. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers an in-depth look at the vaccine, including information on its history, safety, effectiveness, and alternatives.

Oral Polio Vaccine

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:52:27 CDT

Oral Polio Vaccine
Oral polio vaccine, which contains live but weakened poliovirus, helped rid the United States of polio. As this eMedTV page explains, however, its use in the United States has been discontinued. This page includes statistics on the vaccine's effect.

Polio Vaccination

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:52:27 CDT

Polio Vaccination
Vaccinations for polio come in two forms, inactive and oral, but both are effective at preventing disease. This eMedTV segment discusses the types, history, and administration of this vaccination, including a recommended schedule for children.

Polio Vaccine Precautions

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:52:27 CDT

Polio Vaccine Precautions
Some people, such as those who are allergic to certain antibiotics, should avoid the polio vaccine. As this eMedTV page explains, other people (such as those who are very ill) should simply wait. This page describes polio vaccine precautions.

Polio Vaccine Side Effects

Sat, 4 Nov 2006 18:32:48 CST

Polio Vaccine Side Effects
The most common side effect of the polio vaccine is irritability. This eMedTV page gives a list of other possible polio vaccine side effects, including serious side effects such as trouble breathing, hoarseness, or wheezing.

Polio Vaccine

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:52:27 CDT

Polio Vaccine
Polio prevention is available through either an inactive or oral polio vaccine. This eMedTV page explains the differences between the two types and describes a typical vaccination schedule for children. A brief history of the disease is also included.

Vaccine-Associated Paralytic Poliomyelitis

Sat, 4 Nov 2006 14:13:35 CST

Vaccine-Associated Paralytic Poliomyelitis
As this eMedTV page explains, vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis is a rare adverse reaction following vaccination with the live oral polio vaccine. This page describes this condition and explains how the paralysis it causes may be permanent.

Cause of Polio

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:18:21 CDT

Cause of Polio
The cause of polio is an infection with the poliovirus. As this eMedTV article explains, poliovirus is a very contagious virus that can spread easily from person to person. This article takes an in-depth look at how it is transmitted.

Causes of Polio

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 17:45:35 CST

Causes of Polio
There are not several causes of polio -- only one: poliovirus. As this part of the eMedTV library explains, polio is caused by an infection with poliovirus, a highly contagious virus that only infects humans. This page describes the cause of polio.

Cure for Polio

Thu, 2 Nov 2006 12:24:08 CST

Cure for Polio
The only cure for polio is time; in most cases, the body is able to effectively kill the poliovirus. As this eMedTV Web page explains, polio prevention is available in the form of a vaccine. This page explains how prevention is the best "cure."

Diagnosing Polio

Thu, 2 Nov 2006 16:38:46 CST

Diagnosing Polio
When diagnosing polio, the doctor will ask a number of questions and order certain tests. This eMedTV article describes the process of making a polio diagnosis. This page also includes a list of diseases that are sometimes mistaken for polio.

Diseases Similar to Polio

Thu, 2 Nov 2006 19:02:12 CST

Diseases Similar to Polio
Several conditions (including diphtheria and myasthenia gravis) can mimic the symptoms of polio. This eMedTV Web page offers a detailed list of diseases similar to polio in signs and symptoms.

History of Polio

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 16:09:05 CST

History of Polio
Polio goes back to records from antiquity; they mentioned diseases compatible with polio. As this eMedTV segment explains, the history of polio changed following the licensing of a polio vaccine in 1955. This page describes this condition's history.

How Do You Diagnose Polio?

Thu, 2 Nov 2006 16:37:22 CST

How Do You Diagnose Polio?
How do you diagnose polio? As this eMedTV article explains, in order to diagnose polio, the doctor will ask the patient several questions and perform a physical exam. This article takes an in-depth look at the process of diagnosing polio.

How Do You Get Polio?

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 18:31:01 CST

How Do You Get Polio?
How do you get polio? As this eMedTV article explains, polio can be transmitted in many ways, including sharing food with an infected person or drinking fluids that are contaminated with poliovirus. This page describes polio transmission in detail.

How Is Polio Spread?

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 11:33:14 CST

How Is Polio Spread?
How is polio spread? In most cases, polio is spread through contact with stool from an infected person. As this eMedTV Web page explains, this can include eating food that has been contaminated with poliovirus. This page discusses polio transmission.

Polio History

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:34:41 CST

Polio History
As this eMedTV segment explains, the history of polio stretches from antiquity to the present day. This article takes an in-depth look at the history of this disease, including how the inactivated polio vaccine changed the course of the disease.

Polio Incubation Period

Thu, 2 Nov 2006 18:50:48 CST

Polio Incubation Period
The time between polio transmission and the start of polio symptoms is called the polio incubation period. This eMedTV segment explains that this period can be as short as 4 days or as long as 35. This page discusses the incubation period in detail.

Polio Prevention

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 09:25:24 CST

Polio Prevention
Polio prevention is available through the polio vaccine. This selection from the eMedTV archives talks about the significance of the polio vaccine and discusses other methods of polio prevention, such as avoiding infected people.

Polio Symptoms

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 13:17:57 CDT

Polio Symptoms
Fever, muscle aches, and abdominal pain are a few of the possible symptoms of polio. This eMedTV segment provides more information about potential symptoms and explains that most people who are infected with the poliovirus have no symptoms.

Polio Transmission

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 18:34:32 CST

Polio Transmission
Polio transmission most often occurs through contact with stool from an infected person. As this part of the eMedTV site explains, transmission also occurs through contact with respiratory droplets. This page discusses polio transmission in detail.

Polio Treatment

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:27:11 CST

Polio Treatment
As this eMedTV article explains, polio cannot be cured, but the symptoms can be treated while the body fights the poliovirus. This page takes a closer look at the treatment options for polio, including the options for long-term treatment.

Polio

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:55:17 CDT

Polio
Polio is a contagious illness that used to be very common in the United States. This selection from the eMedTV Web site provides an overview of polio, including its transmission, treatment, prevention, and history.

Symptoms of Polio

Sat, 6 Sep 2008 17:57:44 CDT

Symptoms of Polio
The signs and symptoms of polio can range from fever to muscle aches to paralysis. This part of the eMedTV library takes an in-depth look at possible symptoms, including those of paralytic poliomyelitis, which occurs in less than one percent of cases.

Treatment for Polio

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 12:15:49 CST

Treatment for Polio
Treatment for polio usually consists of fluids, medications, and rest to treat the symptoms of the disease. This eMedTV segment explains that there is currently no cure for polio, so treatment focuses on supportive care until the patient recovers.

What Are the Symptoms of Polio?

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:32:43 CDT

What Are the Symptoms of Polio?
Common signs and symptoms of polio include fever, muscle aches, nausea, and even paralysis. This eMedTV resource answers the question, "What are the symptoms of polio?" and offers a detailed list of common and uncommon polio symptoms.

What Causes Polio?

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 17:47:38 CST

What Causes Polio?
What causes polio? This eMedTV page explains that polio is caused by an infection with the poliovirus, a highly contagious virus that only affects humans. This article provides a description of poliovirus and explains how it is transmitted.

What Is Polio?

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 10:49:52 CST

What Is Polio?
Polio is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. As this eMedTV segment explains, it caused severe illness in thousands of people each year before a vaccine was introduced in 1955. This page also describes transmission, symptoms, and more.

Polio Virus

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 15:08:01 CST

Polio Virus
A highly contagious virus, poliovirus is the cause of the medical condition polio. This part of the eMedTV library provides a brief description of this virus and offers a link to more information. Polio virus is a common misspelling of poliovirus.

Poliomyelitis Virus

Sun, 4 Jan 2009 17:45:27 CST

Poliomyelitis Virus
Poliomyelitis virus is the highly contagious virus that causes polio. This selection from the eMedTV archives provides an overview of this virus, discussing its history, transmission, and possible eradication.

Poliovirus

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 12:06:51 CST

Poliovirus
Poliovirus is a highly contagious virus that only affects humans; as this eMedTV article explains, it is also the cause of polio. This page describes the virus in detail, including information on its transmission, history, and possible eradication.

Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus

Thu, 2 Nov 2006 10:08:39 CST

Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus
As this eMedTV article explains, vaccine-derived poliovirus (a strain of poliovirus initially contained in the live oral polio vaccine) can cause polio in unvaccinated people. This page offers a look at the occurrence and transmission of this virus.

Cause of Post-Polio Syndrome

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 13:31:34 CST

Cause of Post-Polio Syndrome
The cause of post-polio syndrome is unknown. As this eMedTV article explains, it is thought to be related to lingering damage from the original poliovirus infection. Risk factors for post-polio syndrome are also discussed in this article.

Post-Polio Syndrome and Exercise

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:35:47 CDT

Post-Polio Syndrome and Exercise
There have been mixed views on whether it is safe to exercise if you have post-polio syndrome. As this eMedTV segment explains, exercise can be effective when carefully prescribed and monitored by healthcare providers.

Post-Polio Syndrome Diagnosis

Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:08:39 CST

Post-Polio Syndrome Diagnosis
A post-polio syndrome diagnosis is based on a patient's medical history, physical exam, and test results. This eMedTV page describes the process of making a post-polio syndrome diagnosis, including ruling out other conditions with similar symptoms.

Post-Polio Syndrome Prognosis

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 15:02:39 CST

Post-Polio Syndrome Prognosis
Many patients with post-polio syndrome want to know their prognosis, or what to expect in the future. This eMedTV resource provides detailed information on how a doctor takes many factors into account to make a post-polio syndrome prognosis.

Post-Polio Syndrome Research

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 15:23:43 CST

Post-Polio Syndrome Research
As this eMedTV article explains, research studies on post-polio syndrome are designed to answer important questions and to find out whether new approaches are safe and effective. This page provides an overview of current post-polio syndrome research.

Post-Polio Syndrome Treatment

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 17:01:48 CST

Post-Polio Syndrome Treatment
Treatment of post-polio syndrome is focused on lifestyle changes and support to relieve symptoms. This eMedTV article describes post-polio treatment in detail, including information on previous and current research studies on this topic.

Post-Polio Syndrome

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:24:03 CDT

Post-Polio Syndrome
As this eMedTV article explains, post-polio syndrome is a condition that can affect polio survivors many years after recovery from an initial acute attack of the poliovirus. This resource takes an in-depth look at this topic.

Preventing Post-Polio Syndrome

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 14:39:49 CST

Preventing Post-Polio Syndrome
As explained in this eMedTV segment, there is currently no treatment available for preventing post-polio syndrome or stopping the deterioration of surviving neurons. This Web page offers several basic health tips for polio survivors.

Symptoms of Post-Polio Syndrome

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:11:31 CDT

Symptoms of Post-Polio Syndrome
Common symptoms of post-polio syndrome include slowly progressing muscle weakness and loss of muscle. This eMedTV page talks about these and other signs and symptoms, and explains how they are often related to the severity of the original case of polio.

Treatments for Post-Polio Syndrome

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 16:58:17 CST

Treatments for Post-Polio Syndrome
There is no cure for post-polio syndrome; therefore, treatment is focused on relieving the symptoms. This eMedTV Web page provides detailed information on lifestyle changes, support, and other possible treatments for post-polio syndrome.