POLIO
Group Project
Group members
- Mercedee C.
- Mackenzie D.
- Karyssa M.
Number Of People Infected Each Year
• After the polio vaccine was created in 1962 the number of people infected with Polio each year dropped by 99%; from an estimated 350,000 cases in 1988 to fewer than 2,000 cases in 2006.
• Polio mostly occurred in children six months to four years of age, rather than older children and adults.
(Mercedee Croppi)
Where It Occurs
• Polio is still occurring in countries across the world but currently outbreaks are most common is in the countries of India, and Nigeria.
(Mercedee Croppi)
Symptoms of Polio
There are many symptoms of polio and not everyone will get all of the symptoms. The symptoms are different depending on the type of polio you have. The symptoms for mild cases are: headache, nausea, vomiting, general discomfort or a slight fever for up to three days. In nonparalytic polio, the symptoms are: fever, stiff neck and back, fatigue and muscle pain.
(Mackenzie Deonigi)
Treatment for Polio
There is no cure for polio. The treatment usually consists of treating the symptoms until the patient recovers. This is called supportive care; it can include fluids, medications, and rest. Treatment for polio can include medications, antibiotic medications, and breathing assistance with a mechanical ventilator.
(Mackenzie Deonigi)
Preventions of Polio
Polio vaccination. It starts when a child is one month old, given a month apart for three doses. Also, people who are travelling or working in an area where Polio is endemic, is at risk.
(Karyssa Marbet)
Agent that spreads the disease
Polio is a virus and the agent that spreads it is poliomyelitis. Polio is a viral disease that can damage the nervous system and cause paralysis.
(Karyssa Marbet)
Transmissions of Polio
The virus enters the body through the mouth, usually from hands contaminated by an infected person. Eating utensils can also spread the virus.
(Karyssa Marbet)
Sources
- Picture Infection Worldwide (http://www.nathnac.org/travel/factsheets/images/polio_map.jpg
- http://www.mamashealth.com/polio.asp
- http://polio.emedtv.com/polio/treatment-for-polio.html
- http://www.travelhealth.co.uk/diseases/polio.htm
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poliovirus
- http://www.dhpe.org/infect/polio.html
- F.D.R. with Child http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/7/7e/Rooseveltinwheelchair.jpg
- Man with cane http://www.idph.state.il.us/images/polio.jpg
- http://images.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&safe=active&q=nonparalytic+polio
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