The content discusses the recent outbreak of poliomyelitis (polio) in Gaza, which has reported its first case in 25 years. A 10-month-old baby in the city of Deir al-Balah has been paralyzed in the left leg due to the poliovirus infection.
Polio is a neurological disorder caused by the poliovirus, which can lead to flaccid muscle paralysis, particularly in children under 5 years old. While only a small percentage of infected individuals develop severe neurological complications, the disease can be fatal in 5-10% of those paralyzed due to respiratory and cardiac failure.
The outbreak is a dire consequence of the 11-month war in Gaza, which has left hospitals in ruins and displaced millions of people from their homes. This has created an environment conducive to the spread of the virus, as access to healthcare and vaccination services has been severely disrupted.
The content highlights the dangerous nature of polio, as the majority of infected individuals are asymptomatic or have non-specific symptoms, making it challenging to detect and contain the outbreak. This underscores the importance of maintaining high vaccination coverage and robust public health infrastructure, especially in conflict-affected regions.
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by Gil Pires 場所 medium.com 09-12-2024
https://medium.com/microbial-instincts/polio-returns-to-gaza-after-25-years-3748a58c4859深掘り質問