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Beliefs and Facts About
Poliomyelitis » „
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1. It is believed that most adult3 have, during their lives, been infected with the virus of poliomyelitis (infantile paralysis) usually ■without knowing it. Such persons thereby acquire immunity, though . the duration of this immunity is not^known.
2. Only a small number of infected persons hav<j clinical disease. t
3. Eariy manifestations of clinical disease are fever," headache, muscle soreness and stiffness of neck and spine.
4. The virus of poliomyelitis has been found in discharges from the nose and throat and the faces of infected persons.
6. Early diagnosis by the physician and prompt treatment are of primary importance.
6. The diagnosed case of poliomyelitis should be isolated for one week from date pf onset or for durationvof fever if longer.
7. During epidemics' of poliomyelitis children should ^ avoid unnecessary exposure in crowds.
8. Postponement of elective nose and throat operations and dental extractions is desirable.
9. Excessive physical strain during epidemics should be avoided.
10. A well-run school or camp —is no—more -hazardous than the child's home environment. - 11. Schools should be kept open. The alert teacher will detect first signs of illness and get a sick child home and to a physician. -
12. When proper isolation is available there is no reason for exclusion of cases of poliomyelitis from general hospitals.
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