Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from The Nature, Manner of Conveyance and Means of Prevention of Infantile Paralysis: Substance of an Address Before New York Academy of Medicine, July 13, 1916
The physical properties of the virus of infantile paralysis adapt it well for conveyance to the nose and throat. Being contained in their secretions, it is readily distributed by coughing, sneezing, kissing, and by means of fingers and articles con taminated with these secretions, as well as with the intestinal discharges. Moreover, as the virus is thrown off from the body mingled with the secre tions, it withstands for a long time even the highest summer temperatures, complete drying, and even the action of weak chemicals, such as glycerin and carbolic acid, which destroy ordinary bacteria. Hence mere drying of the secretions is no protec tion; on the contrary, as the dried secretions may be converted into dust which is breathed into the nose and throat, they become a potential source of infection. The survival of the virus in the secre tions is favored by weak daylight and darkness, and hindered by bright daylight and sunshine. It is readily destroyed by exposure to sunlight.
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