Patient's question:
Premature infant, various reasons have not yet received theprevention vaccine, but there is apatient in the family, who is now an adult. Canbe transmitted to the infant?Doctor's answer:
Poliomyelitis, also known as infantile paralysis, is an acute infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. It typically occurs in children, and some patients may develop flaccid paralysis, hence the name infantile paralysis. The clinical manifestations mainly include fever, sore throat, and limb pain, with some patients experiencing flaccid paralysis. It is highly contagious, but after vaccination, immunity is acquired, making it impossible to contract. It is best to vaccinate children and avoid contact with patients, as children have weak resistance. To reduce the risk of transmission to children, it is advisable to isolate them from patients, prevent them from touching the patients' feces and saliva, and sterilize the patients' clothing. However, most adult patients are no longer contagious.