The incubation period for polio is: (A) 3 - 7 days, (B) 7 - 14 days, (C) 2 - 3 weeks, (D) 1 - 2 years
Answer is B. The incubation period of Polio is 7 to 14 days (Range 3-35 days)In 91-96% there is inapparent (subclinical) infectionIn 4-8% Aboive polio or minor illnessIn 1% Non-paralytic polioIn less than 1% paralytic polio occursPark 23e pg: 205