PPT-Poliomyelitis (Polio)

By Harsh Moolani Kristina Canary Viruses A virus is an infectious protein coated fragment of DNA or RNA Bobick et al 2004 Viruses replicate by invading host cells and they take over the cells machinery for DNA replication . Ireland. 4. th. April, . 2014. Acknowledgement. . The health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) would like to thank all those who have contributed to polio surveillance, the National Virus Reference Laboratory, the Irish Paediatric Surveillance Unit (IPSU), paediatricians and all others who have provided data in relation to polio surveillance. . Anam. Ahmad. Meet my uncle: a victim of polio at 3 months of age. . Polio is caused by an “. enterovirus. ” with a single stranded RNA genome. Protein shell (capsid). Genome: single RNA molecule. AGENT FACTORS. :. Agent: . Poliovirus, . - RNA virus, serotype –1,2,3. - Most outbreaks – type 1. -Survive for long periods in external environment in cold climate. by: Noele Bess & Piper Schuring. About Polio. The virus polio is a microorganism.. Polio is a acute viral disease.. The disease affects the nerves that usually attacks children and young adults . nepal. , . sear and globe. -Presented by :Sabin . Adhikari. -Roll No:97. -MBBS 3. Dr. Ali Jafar Abedi. MD, DCH. 1. Polio (also called Poliomyelitis) is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus. The virus invades the nervous system and can cause . permanent paralysis . Polio is spread through . 313 26 NOTIFIABLE The disease Poliomyelitis is an acute illness that follows invasion through the gastro intestinal tract by one of the three serotypes of polio virus (serotypes 1, 2 and 3). The v MILESTONE 9Culturing poliovirus in cells ORIGINAL ARTICLE Enders, J. F., Weller, T. H. & Robbins, F. C. Cultivation of the Lansing strain of poliomyelitis virus in cultures FURTHER READING Enders, J. 1 Terms Know Virus type of microbe (organisms too small to be visible to the naked eye) that causes infectious diseases; has a core of genetic material but no way to reproduce on its own; uses L 1 Terms Know Vaccine/ Vaccination a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against disease Virus type of microbe (organisms too small to be visible to the n cord."* years later, deduction had been confirmed ofJean-Martin Charcot (1825-93), demonstrated the anterior horns (within which the motor paralysk3 disease placed it remained until as a major Viral . infection, acute onset of flaccid paralysis can occur in 3 clinical presentations:. Asymptomatic: 90-95%. Abortive illness: 4-8% flu- like illness due to viremia, . Paralytic polio: <1% Classified as. Poliomyelitis is derived from two words:. Polio = Grey matter . Myelitis = Inflammation of the spinal cord . This disease result in destruction of motor neurons caused by poliovirus. Polio is causes by virus that attacks the nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord although not all infections result in severe injuries and paralysis.. National Primary Health Care Development Agency. July 2021. Delivered by National Emergency Routine Immunisation Coordination Centre (NERICC). Session Objectives. 2. By the end of this session, participants will be able to explain:.