PoliomyelitisEnvision a life consumed by drabness and unhappiness, slowly weakening the body from the inside out with no evidence of existence other than the symptoms of a cold. Shrinking as skin begins to cling to bone, this monster, officially called poliomyelitis disease (polio), makes its way to the body's nerves as well as the gray areas of the spinal cord, leaving its host with terrible effects throughout his life. the body. Since its discovery in 1905, polio has caused several epidemics over the years, leaving many people permanently paralyzed or even dead. Fortunately, scientists created the polio vaccination, which led to the almost complete eradication of this disease. However, to ensure that this disease does not spread as it has before, people must understand the etiology, history, and modern epidemiology of polio, as well as its appropriate response to treatment. The epidemiology of polio can be broken down into its basic definition. , causality and origin. According to Healthline, “polio… is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system.” Polio most often affects children under the age of five, but can also affect adults. This viral disease is caused by the poliovirus which can occur in one of three different forms: all of which are part of the enterovirus genus. This virus is spread by direct person-to-person contact, by contact with infected mucus or phlegm from the nose or mouth, and by contact with infected stools. There are three types of polio: subclinical, non-paralytic, and paralytic infections. The subclinical form is the most common form and represents “about 95% of polio cases” (Healthline). Patience with this form of polio can be seen by a doctor, along with medications such as pyridostigmine, which has been shown to "significantly improve strength, endurance and reduce fatigue." patients who were studied. (Silver 1996), have been shown to be effective in helping patience maintain and recover from post-polio syndrome. In conclusion, understanding the etiology, history, and epidemiology of polio, as well as appropriate treatments, will help prevent its return. Although polio is known to significantly affect a large population in a short period of time, eradication of this disease can also be achieved in a short period of time. Scientists and medical professionals continue to research this disease in order to better understand it and maintain it for many years. There are still aspects of the disease that people don't understand that could be vital to the future of a polio-free world..