Question 1

what are the differences between poliovirus and poliomyelitis?

Accepted Answer

Germ/condition: Poliovirus is an enterovirus that is well known for producing paralytic poliomyelitis in some of those infected by the germ. Myelitis is a condition where the nerve cells are injured. Poliomyelitis defines the injury as caused by the poliovirus.

Question 2

how could people treat a poliovirus infected person?

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Polio Treatment: In about 90% of cases of polio - there are no symptoms.  There is not a cure for polio. If there is respiratory paralysis, ventilators may be needed.  Typical treatments are supportive. Medication to prevent pain, nutritious food plan, antibiotics for infection prevention &amp; an exercise regiment.  Sometimes surgery, braces &amp; occupation or physical therapy are indicated.

Question 3

why would a person  need a poliovirus antibody level test?

Accepted Answer

Polio antibody: It can be used to see if you are immune to the 3 serotypes of poliovirus before going to a still endemic area.  It can also be used to help diagnose the disease.  Antibody titters do rise also after immunization.

Question 4

how's a poliovirus antibody level test performed?

Accepted Answer

Neutralization assay: Poliovirus antibodies are tested via neutralization assay for polio type 1, polio type 2, and polio type 3 separately.  Protection to one type of polio does not protect you from the others.  One needs to have protective titers to all three types to be "immune".

Question 5

if someone is injected with poliovirus vaccine that consisted of dead viruses, how does this help them?

Accepted Answer

Immune recognition: Your immune system reacts to the outside shell of the virus, tot the live inner workings.If given dead viruses, you get the benefit of a challenge of the immune system with the germ, with no chance of infection.

Question 6

the polio vaccine injects antigens from the poliovirus into our bodies. why doesn't that make us sick?

Accepted Answer

Not live: As you stated, the vaccine has "small portions" of the virus  itself, and these portions are not "alive" and cannot replicate or attach and invade cells.

Question 7

how to live a long life ?

Accepted Answer

Live HealthyLiveLong: I tell my patients if they want to live long,they have to lead a healthy life.It includes proper nutrition,avoid over eating and eat the right kind of food.Do not Smoke.If you drink,drink in moderation.Exercise regularly.Have a good night sleep,Avoid Stress and laugh a lot.Practice safe sex.Get regular check ups and screening for certain diseases like cancer,diabetese and others.And hope for best

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i need advice about my life?

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We're happy to help: But you have to ask a more formal question.  If you are a bit on the shy side you might want to consider a formal HealthTap Prime consultation so that you can address your concerns in a one on one format, in detail, with a doctor.

Question 9

is worry taking over my life?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are worried about doing to much worrying then the conclusion would be you are worrying too much. Some worry is productive like carrying an umbrella when it looks like rain but constant worry keeps us from being as happy and productive as we could be without the overwhelming anxiety. Don't keep troubles inside-talk to someone and leave the umbrella at home when the sun is out.

Question 10

how can i stop hating my life?

Accepted Answer

2B brave act brave: Nobody is going to reach out to you to make your life better. Nobody owes you happiness or fulfillment. You must take appropriate initiative. If you're old enough to be writing, you can walk away from a difficult past. Stop doing the things that waste your time, join an activity where you are likely to meet someone, learn a new marketable skill, be a diplomat & learn to enjoy your own company.

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