What We Know About Infantile Paralysis, Dr. Harry Pasichoff

The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000

Dr. Harry [Pasichoff], on behalf of the Bronx County Medical Society, talks about infantile paralysis from the poliomyelitis virus. He discusses how the disease spreads, symptoms and the experience of the inflicted child. He also gives updates on new treatments and research - particularly tests with monkeys - and what can be done to slow the spread of the disease.


Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection


WNYC archives id: 150659
Municipal archives id: LT1927

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