Virus that causes polio detected in Gaza. Why this is an urgent global health priority – Firstpost

Virus that causes polio detected in Gaza. Why this is an urgent global health priority – Firstpost

As war continues to devastate Gaza and its people, we learnt recently that a variant of poliovirus has been detected in the region. The virus was isolated in six sewage samples collected in late June from Khan Younis and Deir al Balah. Most infections with poliovirus don’t cause symptoms, but a minority of those who … Read more