👉 Poliomyelitis is a viral infection characterized by inflammation of the central nervous system, primarily affecting the brain. It can be caused by the virus, called poliovirus, which is transmitted through contaminated droplets from the respiratory tract or saliva. Symptoms may include fever, headache, muscle stiffness, and difficulty speaking and swallowing. Treatment typically includes antibiotics to prevent complications from meningitis or other serious bacterial infections. The condition is often fatal in infants under six months of age due to severe complications such
