An RN is part of a team that has traveled to sub-Saharan Africa to volunteer in a medical clinic. The clinic is in an underdeveloped rural area. A 5-year-old boy is brought into the clinic with a high fever, sore throat, body aches, and weakness. Through the translator, the nurse finds out that the boy has been sick for about a week. He is noted to be barefoot and his mother reports he plays in area ponds to stay cool.
-How is the poliovirus transmitted?

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The poliovirus is transmitted through the fecal-oral route, meaning it enters the body through contact with infected feces or contaminated food or water. This is a common mode of transmission in underdeveloped areas with poor sanitation and hygiene practices. The fact that the boy plays in area ponds to stay cool increases his risk for exposure to contaminated water sources.

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