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The End of Polio: Destroying the Virus

In this video, S.D. Gupta discusses options of what to do with samples of the poliovirus once polio is eradicated. (Step 3.7)

Dr. S.D. Gupta, M.D, Ph.D, FAMS Chairman, IIHMR University, India

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Create a list of 3 pros and 3 cons of preserving samples of the poliovirus in the context of a polio-free world. Try to list at least 3 pros and 3 cons.

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