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What are the differences between poliovirus and poliomyelitis?
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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.
Answered 12/3/2014
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