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POLIO [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-06-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Viral Diseases
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- poliomyelitis
1, record 1, English, poliomyelitis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- polio 2, record 1, English, polio
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An acute infectious disease of humans, particularly children, caused by any of three serotypes of human poliovirus ... 3, record 1, English, - poliomyelitis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Poliomyelitis is an enteroviral infection that can manifest in 4 different forms: inapparent infection, abortive disease, nonparalytic poliomyelitis, and paralytic disease. ... Poliovirus is an RNA virus that is transmitted through the oral-fecal route or by ingestion of contaminated water. Three serotypes are able to cause human infection. 4, record 1, English, - poliomyelitis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies virales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poliomyélite
1, record 1, French, poliomy%C3%A9lite
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- polio 2, record 1, French, polio
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maladie infectieuse humaine aiguë, survenant plus particulièrement chez les enfants, due à un des trois sérotypes du virus polio humain. 3, record 1, French, - poliomy%C3%A9lite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La poliomyélite, aujourd'hui presque disparue, était grandement redoutée il y a cinquante ans. Cette maladie, appelée communément polio, pouvait parfois causer de graves paralysies et même la mort. 2, record 1, French, - poliomy%C3%A9lite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades víricas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- poliomielitis
1, record 1, Spanish, poliomielitis
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- polio 1, record 1, Spanish, polio
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Poliomielitis, y no poliomelitis, es el término correcto para referirse a la enfermedad producida por una lesión de la médula espinal que provoca deterioro grave y parálisis en algunos músculos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - poliomielitis
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-01-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Viral Diseases
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Polio Plus Initiative 1, record 2, English, Polio%20Plus%20Initiative
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rotary/UNICEF [United Nations Children's Fund]. 1, record 2, English, - Polio%20Plus%20Initiative
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Maladies virales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Initiative Polio Plus
1, record 2, French, Initiative%20Polio%20Plus
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Enfermedades víricas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Campaña Polio Plus
1, record 2, Spanish, Campa%C3%B1a%20Polio%20Plus
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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