In Pakistan's northwest tribal region, a new case of polio has been detected, taking the total number of cases in the country to 22 this year, say officials.
Poliomyelitis - About
Polio is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. It results in paralysis and generally affects people of all age groups, children being more susceptible
Polio is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. It results in paralysis and generally affects people of all age groups, children being more susceptible
The new case brings the total in the country to 22.
The Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) has recorded 13 cases, highest in the country, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with five.
Quiz on Polio
Polio was one of the dreaded diseases that left its victims paralyzed and disabled for life. Test your knowledge on this condition, which hopefully will soon be history!
Polio was one of the dreaded diseases that left its victims paralyzed and disabled for life. Test your knowledge on this condition, which hopefully will soon be history!
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