Poliovirus is Most Often Transmitted Via

Question

Poliovirus is most often transmitted via
A) contaminated water.
B) household pets.
C) mosquitoes.
D) droplets.
E) endospores.

Accepted Answer

Poliovirus is primarily transmitted through fecal-oral route, i.e., ingestion of contaminated water or food. This is the most common mode of transmission. Therefore, contaminated water is the best choice. The virus spreads rapidly in areas with poor sanitation, inadequate water treatment facilities, and low hygiene standards. Poliovirus is rarely transmitted via other modes such as household pets, mosquitoes, droplets, or endospores.