poliomyelitis
An acute infectious disorder that affects the nervous system. It is caused by the poliovirus. The virus spreads by direct contact, and can be prevented by prophylaxis with the polio vaccine.
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myelitis
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anterior horn disorder
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acquired motor neuron disease
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acute disease
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viral infection of central nervous system
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poliovirus infection
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Polia
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acute poliomyelitis
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infantile paralysis
related
polio
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poliomyelitis
exact