poliovirus (Meaning)
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poliovirus (n)
the virus causing poliomyelitis
Synonyms & Antonyms of poliovirus
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poliovirus Sentence Examples
- The poliovirus, a highly contagious virus, can cause permanent paralysis and even death.
- Poliovirus infection rates have been drastically reduced globally due to widespread vaccination programs.
- Before vaccines were developed, poliovirus epidemics caused widespread panic and disability.
- The poliovirus is transmitted through contaminated water and food, often affecting children in unsanitary conditions.
- The invention of the Salk and Sabin poliovirus vaccines revolutionized public health and eradicated the disease in many countries.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) aims to achieve global poliovirus eradication by immunizing every child.
- The poliovirus can mutate and adapt to new environments, posing a constant threat to unvaccinated populations.
- Outbreaks of poliovirus still occur in parts of the world where vaccination rates are low.
- Poliovirus surveillance is crucial for early detection and containment of outbreaks.
- The eradication of poliovirus from the wild is a significant milestone in global health and a testament to the power of vaccines.
FAQs About the word poliovirus
the virus causing poliomyelitis
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The poliovirus, a highly contagious virus, can cause permanent paralysis and even death.
Poliovirus infection rates have been drastically reduced globally due to widespread vaccination programs.
Before vaccines were developed, poliovirus epidemics caused widespread panic and disability.
The poliovirus is transmitted through contaminated water and food, often affecting children in unsanitary conditions.
