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= Definition of Polio: an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord =

Prevention:

 * == Receive IPV or OPV (explained in Glogster) ==

== With Polio, there really isn't much treatment that you can receive. Polio is one of those diseases that you have to wait out, there is really no cure for it. The stages of Polio would start as an acute Polio illness, then possible progression to a mild case, and luckily it rarely reach **es the stage of paralytic Polio.** ==

= = = Minor Symptoms of Polio are included below: =


 * === Fever ===
 * === Sore throat ===
 * === Nausea ===
 * === Vomiting ===
 * === Abdominal pain ===
 * === Constipation ===
 * === Flu-like symptoms ===

=Although these could all be symptoms of the common flu or cold, you should always keep out watch for them.=

= = = The Major Symptoms of Polio are included below: =


 * === Fever ===
 * === Muscle aches ===
 * === Loss of reflexes ===
 * === Other "minor illness" symptoms ===

=The symptoms above, along with the minor symptoms, could be possible symptoms of Polio. If these symptoms ever develop, a doctor appointment should be made immediately.=

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