Polio
ICD-10 Code
A80
Category
Infectious
Polio
Definition
An acute infectious disorder that affects the nervous system. It is caused by the poliovirus. The virus spreads by direct contact, and can be prevented by prophylaxis with the polio vaccine.
Also known as acute poliomyelitis, Polia, polio, poliomyelitis — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 4953 per MONDO
- ICD9 045 per MONDO
- ICD9 045.9 per MONDO
- ICD9 045.90 per MONDO
- ICD9 045.92 per MONDO
- MESH D011051 per MONDO
- NCIT C35550 per MONDO
- Orphanet 2912 per MONDO
- SCTID 398102009 per MONDO
- UMLS C0032371 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |