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小儿麻痹症, 脊髓灰质炎
a disabling and life-threatening disease that causes nerve injuries leading to permanent paralysis, happens mostly in children younger than five
Polio, short for poliomyelitis, is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the the virus named poliovirus. It mainly affects children under the age of five, but it can also occur in adults. Polio can lead to paralysis, typically of the legs, and in serious cases, it can affect the muscles used for breathing, leading to death. Before the development of the polio vaccine, outbreaks of polio were common worldwide, causing widespread fear and disability. Thanks to vaccination efforts, polio has mostly been wiped out in most parts of the world. However, it still exists in some regions, so vaccination remains essential for preventing its spread. Symptoms of polio can vary from mild flu-like symptoms to more severe paralysis, so early diagnosis and treatment are important for managing the disease and preventing complications.
- He survived polio but lost the ability to walk.
他幸存于小儿麻痹症但失去了行走的能力。
- Poliomyelitis was once a major health threat.
脊髓灰质炎曾经是一个主要的健康威胁。
- The government launched a polio vaccination campaign.
政府启动了脊髓灰质炎疫苗接种运动。
- Scientists worked for years to develop an infantile paralysis cure.
科学家们多年来致力于开发小儿麻痹症的治疗方法。
- Polio outbreaks declined after mass immunization.
大规模免疫接种后，小儿麻痹症的爆发减少了。