Polio is transmitted by ingestion of water contaminated with feces containing polio virus.What portal of entry does polio virus use?
A)skin only
B)parenteral only
C)mucous membranes only
D)skin and parenteral
E)skin,parenteral,and mucous membranes

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Polio virus enters the body through the mucous membranes of the digestive tract, such as the mouth and intestine, when contaminated water is ingested. It does not use the skin or parenteral routes of entry.

Polio Is Transmitted by Ingestion of Water Contaminated with Feces