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1955: The Cutter Incident
One Year
The Devastating Impact of Polio
This chapter provides a detailed description of the devastating impact of polio myelitis, a viral infection that spreads through person to person contact. It explains how polio attacks the nervous system, causing muscle weakness or paralysis. The chapter also highlights the psychological toll of polio, as it didn't affect the ability to think or reason, leaving patients conscious of their condition while being confined to an iron lung.
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