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Poliomyelitis is an acute viral disease caused by the poliovirus, primarily affecting the human alimentary tract, with a small percentage leading to paralysis. The disease is more prevalent in children aged 6 months to 3 years and is transmitted mainly through the faeco-oral route. Surveillance methods, including Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) monitoring and environmental testing, are crucial for detecting and controlling poliovirus circulation.

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