Poliomyelitis – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2023 To 2033

Poliomyelitis, commonly known as polio, is a viral illness caused by one of three related poliovirus types. It is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route and can affect individuals of all ages, but it is most severe in children under 5 years. The virus infects the intestines and can invade the nervous system, leading to various outcomes ranging from asymptomatic infection to acute flaccid paralysis. The incubation period for polio is typically 7 to 10 days but can range from 4 to 35 days. In some cases, initial symptoms such as fever, fatigue, headache, vomiting, neck stiffness, and limb pain may appear, which usually resolve within 2 to 10 days. However, in some cases, paralysis can occur, often resulting in permanent damage to the limbs and severe cases, leading to death by immobilization of the breathing muscles. The diagnosis of polio is confirmed through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis of samples collected from stool, throat, blood, or cerebrospinal flu...