plate 86 neurological system viruses. polio virus
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Plate 86
Neurological System Viruses
Polio virus
Map of the world’s polio status
Note the atrophy of the leg due to loss of muscle control
A “poster child” for polio vaccine
During the 1950 polio epidemic hospitals had to deal with many patients, some who were quite
young
This man was the longest living polio patient. He died at 67 after becoming paralyzed at 17.
The iron lungs works by lowering pressure in the container, the air then rushes into the patients lungs. Raising the pressure then
forces the air out of the lungs.
Map of rabies presence
Note the typical bullet shape of the RNA virus
The path of rabies infection in domestic animals
This dog suffers from “dumb” rabies
This dog suffers from “furious” rabies
Jenna is the only know person to survive rabies without vaccination
Mosquito carrier of encephalitis
Note the rust color of the fluid
Brain Encephalitis
Note the dark red areas of brain damage