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Descriptor English:
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Poliovirus
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Poliovirus
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Poliovirus
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Synonyms English:
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Brunhilde Virus
Human poliovirus 1
Human poliovirus 2
Human poliovirus 3
Lansing Virus
Leon Virus
Poliovirus Type 1
Poliovirus Type 2
Poliovirus Type 3
Polioviruses
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Tree Number:
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B04.820.565.284.184.500
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Definition English:
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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. |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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infection = POLIOMYELITIS; vaccine-derived poliovirus: coordinate with VIRUS SHEDDING and with specific vaccine if appropriate
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History Note English:
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2002 (1994); POLIOVIRUSES was also a heading 1994-2006
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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36381
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Unique Identifier:
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D017955
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