What is another word for poliovirus?
Pronunciation: [pˈə͡ʊlɪˌɒva͡ɪɹəs] (IPA) 
Poliovirus is a highly infectious and potentially deadly virus that can cause paralysis and even death. It is also known as poliomyelitis or simply polio. Other synonyms for the word poliovirus include infantile paralysis and acute anterior poliomyelitis. The disease is caused by a type of enterovirus, which replicates in the gastrointestinal tract before spreading to the nervous system and causing symptoms. While polio has been largely eradicated in many parts of the world thanks to widespread vaccination efforts, it still poses a threat to unvaccinated populations and those in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene.
