How does polio virus spread?

Blood transfusion

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Mosquito vector

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Contaminated water or food

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Contaminated injectibles

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The correct option is C
Contaminated water or food

Contaminated water or food

Polio is spread when the stool of an infected person is introduced into the mouth of another person through contaminated water or food usually by fecal-oral transmission route. Besides, polio is so contagious, direct contact with a person infected with the virus can cause polio.

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