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What is the definition of Poliomyelitis?
Poliomyelitis is a viral disease that can affect nerves and can lead to partial or full paralysis. It is caused by infection with the poliovirus which can be spread by direct person-to-person contact, by contact with infected mucus or phlegm from the nose or mouth, or by contact with infected feces. There are three basic patterns of polio infection: subclinical infections, nonparalytic, and paralytic. Symptoms vary based on the pattern of infection and can range from asymptomatic with subclinical Poliomyelitis to partial or full paralysis. Since the development of the polio vaccine, the incidence of the disease has been greatly reduced.
What are the alternative names for Poliomyelitis?
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Infantile paralysis
  • Polio
Who are the top Poliomyelitis Local Doctors?
Elite in Poliomyelitis
Elite in Poliomyelitis
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Geneve, GE, CH 

Roland Sutter practices practicing medicine in Geneve, Switzerland. Mr. Sutter is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, Poliomyelitis, Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), and Common Variable Immune Deficiency.

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Dr. James E. Lacava
Hospital Medicine
Advanced in Poliomyelitis
Dr. James E. Lacava
Hospital Medicine
Referral may be required

Bassett Medical Center

1 Atwell Road, 
Cooperstown, NY 
607-547-3456
Languages Spoken:
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James Lacava is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Cooperstown, New York. Dr. Lacava is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Dementia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Poliomyelitis
Elite in Poliomyelitis
Referral may be required
8/2 Trubetskaya Str, 
Moscow, MOW, RU 

Liubov Kozlovskaya practices practicing medicine in Moscow, Russian Federation. Kozlovskaya is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Poliomyelitis, Myelitis, Omsk Hemorrhagic Fever, and Kyasanur Forest Disease.

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What are the latest Poliomyelitis Clinical Trials?
A Phase 2b Multicenter Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of R21/Matrix-M Malaria Vaccine in African Infants With Different Immunization Schedules
A Phase 2b Multicenter Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of R21/Matrix-M Malaria Vaccine in African Infants With Different Immunization Schedules
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: May 15, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Phase: Phase 2

Summary: The aim of this study is to identify an optimal infant vaccine schedule for a malaria vaccine which is better aligned with the timing of other vaccine interventions.

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Power Forward Study: A Cross-Sector, Multisite Clinical Trial of a Powered Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis
Power Forward Study: A Cross-Sector, Multisite Clinical Trial of a Powered Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: May 11, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the impact of using the Nomad powered KAFO in people who have had a musculoskeletal or neurological injury that has affected their ability to walk. The main questions it aims to answer are to quantify the effectiveness of the Nomad in improving mobility, balance, frequency of falls, and quality of life in individuals with lower-extremity impairments c...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center