Polio: All you need to know about the viral disease DW 03/14/2024
Polio is caused by poliovirus, leading to severe outcomes especially in young children.
Two types of poliovirus exist: wild and vaccine-derived, with different worldwide prevalence.
Ticking time bomb': Poliovirus found in Gaza sewage
Detection of poliovirus in Gaza Strip's sewage poses severe health risk to displaced Palestinians living in unsanitary conditions.
Highly infectious poliovirus found in Gaza sewage samples
The presence of poliovirus in Gaza sewage samples poses a serious health risk to thousands of people due to overcrowding, contaminated water, and disrupted sewage treatment.