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Andrew Goddard

@bodgoddard

Consultant Gastroenterologist in Derby, FRCP, cyclist, gardener and music enthusiast
Joined July 2013
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Andrew Goddard @bodgoddard
Anyone interested in the news today about polio should read this clear and simple thread which says most of what you need to know
Ok, so let's talk polio or, to give it its full name, poliomyelitis. This is a viral infection caused by poliovirus. The virus is spread via the oral-faecal route and in 72% of cases is asymptomatic. Unfortunately the virus can spread to the central nervous system... 🧵 1/14 👇
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