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The Viruses

Watch as Olakunle Alonge reviews the viruses that cause polio. (Step 1.9)

Olakunle Alonge, MD, MPH, PhD Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, USA

Reflect and consider

How is the poliovirus similar or dissimilar to other disease-causing viruses that you may be familiar with? What are the implications for disease control/eradication?

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