Question

Polio usually affects

• A. Children between 0 to 5 years of age
• B. Adolescents between 10 and 15 years of age
• C. Young adults
• D. Elderly

Answer 1

The correct option is A Children between 0 to 5 years of age

Children younger than 5 years old are more likely to contract the virus than any other group. Poliovirus is often transmitted from person-to-person through fecal matter. People living in areas with limited access to running water or flush toilets often get the virus from drinking water contaminated by human waste that contains the virus. In addition, the virus can be spread by contaminated food or water or direct contact with another infected person. According to the May Clinic, the virus that causes polio is so contagious that anyone living with an infected person will likely become infected themselves. Pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems, such as HIV+ people, and young children are the most susceptible to the polio virus.

So, the correct answer is 'Children between 0 to 5 years of age'.