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poliomyelitis
poliomyelitis Poliomyelitis is an acute viral infection in humans, especially children, caused by human poliovirus.
Poliomyelitis is an acute viral infection in humans, especially children, caused by human poliovirus. It often stays in the digestive tract and throat area and may cause no symptoms, but when the central nervous system is involved, especially the spinal cord, it can damage motor neurons and lead to quickly worsening paralysis with muscle twitching and reduced reflexes.