Poliovirus
Synonyms
Brunhilde Virus
Human poliovirus 1
Human poliovirus 2
Human poliovirus 3
Lansing Virus
Leon Virus
Poliovirus Type 1
Poliovirus Type 2
Poliovirus Type 3
Polioviruses
A species of ENTEROVIRUS which is the causal agent of POLIOMYELITIS in humans. Three serotypes (strains) exist. Transmission is by the fecal-oral route, pharyngeal secretions, or mechanical vector (flies). Vaccines with both inactivated and live attenuated virus have proven effective in immunizing against the infection.