Who is at risk of polio infection?

KOMPAS.com – Disease polio which can be disabling is risky for anyone, children or adults.

To collect Better health, Polio (poliomyelitis) is a serious disease caused by infection with one of 3 types polio virus.

There are three variants of poliovirus called wild poliovirus types 1, 2, and 3 (WPV1, WPV2, and WPV3).

Wild polio types 2 and 3 have been eradicated (no longer exist), and wild polio type 1 exists only in a few parts of the world, such as Afghanistan and Pakistan, where polio is still endemic.

Type 1 polio is more likely to cause paralysis.

The virus can be spread through water, food, or hands contaminated by the feces or throat secretions of a person infected with the virus.

Infected people who may not have any symptoms can spread the virus.

Read also: Polio: causes, symptoms, how to treat and how to prevent

To collect Cleveland Clinicpeople most at risk of exposure poliomyelitis diseaseSelf:

• I have not yet received the polio vaccine
• Children especially those under 5 years old
• Pregnant women
• Weak immune system
• Living in or traveling to areas where polio is still spreading (not yet polio-free)
• Living or traveling in an area with poor sanitation

Therefore, even adults can be infected with polio.

Many adults are immune to polio because they have been vaccinated. However, adults who have not been vaccinated can get polio if they are exposed to the virus.