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Q. Which of the following diseases is caused by virus?

Human Health and Disease

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Polio is caused by virus and is characterised by an acute inflammation of the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord. A flaccid paralysis of the limbs served by the damaged lower motor neurons may result, though there is no specific treatment, adequate protection can be provided with immunisation.