Introduction to Epidemiology 6th Edition by Ray M Merrill

Exercise 14

What were the final conclusions about the polio epidemic of 1934 in Los Angeles, and what were the implications for the future?

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During the year 1934, the means of transmission of polio was known to be direct from one person to another. It was supposed that this disease is biphase that is, it consist of two phases. Various flies, insects and animals were not considered as vectors of the particular disease. Some of the patients suffered from crippling paralysis while others did not show any signs any symptoms of the disease.