What is Polio?
What are the three general symtomps that start with Polio
Fever, fatigue, and headache
Which are the two countries where polio is still found.
Pakistan and Afghanistan
What is Primary Prevention
Prevent initial infection and disease in healthy individuals
How long does it take for weakness to progress to its worst point.
2-4 days
Which group is most at risk for polio.
Children under the age of 5
What is Secondary Prevention
Detect early and interrupt transmission to prevent outbreaks.
What part of body does Polio affect?
Nerves in the spinal cord or brain stem
What is the Usual Incubation Period
7-10 days
What is Tertiary Prevention
Reduce long-term disability and improve quality of life.
What are one of the key features of Polio
Paralysis is asymmetric (one side worse).
Muscle reflexes are diminished or absent.
No numbness; sensation is intact.
Which season makes polio spread more because of flies
Rainy Season (Summer)
What is the Emirates Polio Campaign?
The UAE’s global campaign to help end polio.
What is acute flaccid paralysis?
The main symptom of polio, often starting in the legs.
What is the most common way polio spreads.
Fecal-oral transmission
Which prevention has regular sewage sampling to detect virus circulation.
Secondary Prevention