Poliomyelitis is an acute viral illness that follows gastro-intestinal infection by one of the three types of poliovirus. Flaccid paralysis and aseptic meningitis occurs in less that 1 per cent of polio virus infections.
Transmission is usually by the faecal-oral route. Infection of others remains possible whilst the virus in being excreted. The virus persists in the throat for about one week and may be excreted in the faeces for many weeks. The incubation period ranges from 3-21 days. Cases are most infectious from 7-10 days before and after the onset of symptoms.
Poliomyelitis is effectively prevented by vaccination.
A specially labelled blood sample collection kit containing everything needed by a nurse or doctor to take the blood sample. The kit will be unique and coded specifically to you.
A Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire is included with this test. It covers important areas such as illness, injuries, medical conditions, medication, family health history and much more.
The Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire provides us with vital information which can affect how your results are interpreted and what advice you receive.
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Phlebotomy
