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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D017955
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D017955
Preferred Name

Poliovirus

Definitions
A species of ENTEROVIRUS which is the causal agent of POLIOMYELITIS in humans. Three serotypes (strains) exist. Transmission is by the fecal-oral route, pharyngeal secretions, or mechanical vector (flies). Vaccines with both inactivated and live attenuated virus have proven effective in immunizing against the infection.
Synonyms
Brunhilde Virus
Human poliovirus 1
Poliovirus Type 3
Poliovirus Type 1
Polioviruses
Poliovirus Type 2
Human poliovirus 2
Human poliovirus 3
Lansing Virus
Leon Virus
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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