Pediatric Infectious Diseases: Open Access

An Introduction to Poliomyelitis

Poliomyelitis, sometimes known as polio, is a viral infection caused by the poliovirus. The word "poliomyelitis" is used to describe the condition produced by any of the three kinds of poliovirus. It was previously known as Infantile Paralysis. Poliomyelitis has been around for thousands of years, as evidenced by ancient art depictions of the disease. In 1908, the virus that causes it was discovered. It became one of the most concerning...and debilitating childhood disorders in the twentieth century

Mani Grand