jul 27, 1350 BC - Polio
Description:
First recored case was in Egypt traced back to 1350 BC.
Symptoms:
-Fever
-Sore throat
-Headache
-Vomiting
-Fatigue
-Pain, stiffness and weakness
-Sometimes stops diaphragm from working which leads to death unless treated.
Treatment:
Both OPV and IPV vaccines. Iron lung for those who cannot breathe.
History:'
-1916 there were 27,000 infections and 6,000 deaths
-Almost completely eradicated today.
Added to timeline:
Timeline Project B HLTH 224
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