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Poliovirus

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Definition: A species of ENTEROVIRUS which is the causal agent of POLIOMYELITIS in humans. Three serotypes (strains) exist. Transmission is by the fecal-oral route, pharyngeal secretions, or mechanical vector (flies). Vaccines with both inactivated and live attenuated virus have proven effective in immunizing against the infection.  infection    Other names Leon Virus; Lansing Virus; Human poliovirus 3; Human poliovirus 2; Human poliovirus 1; Brunhilde Virus; poliovirus 3, Human; poliovirus 2, Human; poliovirus 1, Human; Polioviruses; Poliovirus Type 3; Poliovirus Type 2; Poliovirus Type 1
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
3-methylthio-5-phenyl-4-isothiazolecarbonitrile  0   *Nitriles *Thiazoles Poliovirus. Antiviral Res. 2010 Dec;88(3):325-8
VP3 protein, Poliovirus  0   *Capsid Proteins Poliovirus.
VP2 protein, Poliovirus  0   *Capsid Proteins Poliovirus.
VP1 protein, Poliovirus  0   *Capsid Proteins Poliovirus.
VP0 protein, Poliovirus  0   *Capsid Proteins Poliovirus.

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