All of the following are true of poliomyelitis EXCEPT
A) initial sites of viral replication are the throat and small intestine.
B) the oral polio vaccine contains attenuated strains of the virus.
C) the majority of cases are asymptomatic.
D) infection is due to ingestion of contaminated water.
E) most cases result in muscle paralysis.

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All of the statements are true except for the one stating that most cases result in muscle paralysis. While some cases can result in paralysis, the majority of polio infections are asymptomatic or present with mild symptoms.

All of the Following Are True of Poliomyelitis EXCEPT