Poliomyelitis Effecting Child Model
Product Code : JC-BE-5164
Jaincolab's Poliomyelitis Effecting Child Model is a teaching aid depicting the limb paralysis and deformity caused by poliomyelitis, an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Used in medical, paediatric, and nursing education, this model helps students understand how the virus damages motor neurons and produces characteristic asymmetric limb weakness in affected children. As a leading Biology Equipment manufacturer in India, Jaincolab supplies this and other pathology teaching models to colleges and training institutes across India and internationally.
Poliovirus spreads mainly through the fecal-oral route and, in a small proportion of infections, invades the central nervous system and destroys motor neurons in the anterior horn of the spinal cord. This selective neuronal damage results in the classic presentation of asymmetric flaccid paralysis, most often affecting the lower limbs, with muscle wasting and limb deformity in long-term survivors. The Poliomyelitis Effecting Child Model gives students a clear visual reference for this historically significant paediatric disease, which has been dramatically reduced worldwide through sustained immunization efforts, with India certified polio-free since 2014.
Product Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Type | Gross Pathology / Paediatric Neurological Teaching Model |
| Subject Depicted | Limb paralysis and deformity due to poliovirus infection |
| Recommended Use | Medical, paediatric and nursing teaching laboratories |
| Category | Biology Equipment |
| SKU | JC-BE-5164 |
Key Features
- Depicts asymmetric limb weakness and deformity caused by poliovirus infection
- Illustrates a historically important vaccine-preventable paediatric disease
- Durable construction suitable for repeated classroom demonstration
- Complements Jaincolab's broader range of infectious disease teaching models
- Manufactured under Jaincolab's ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified quality system
Why Choose Jaincolab
Jaincolab is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified manufacturer and exporter of biology and pathology teaching models, serving educational and medical institutions across India and internationally. Explore related teaching aids such as the Tetanus of Baby Model and the Mantoux Test Model, or browse our full Biology Equipment range and Prepared Slides Equipments collection.
Applications
| Field | Application |
|---|---|
| Medical Colleges | Teaching viral infectious disease and neuropathology |
| Paediatric & Nursing Institutes | Clinical sign recognition and rehabilitation training |
| Community Medicine Courses | Demonstrating the impact of immunization programs |
| Biology & Life Science Labs | General pathology and disease-model demonstration |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the Poliomyelitis Effecting Child Model show?
A1. It depicts the asymmetric limb weakness and deformity that can result from poliovirus infection in children.
Q2. What causes poliomyelitis?
A2. It is caused by the poliovirus, which spreads mainly through the fecal-oral route and can damage motor neurons in the spinal cord.
Q3. Why does polio cause paralysis?
A3. The virus selectively destroys motor neurons in the anterior horn of the spinal cord, leading to flaccid paralysis of the affected muscles.
Q4. Is poliomyelitis preventable?
A4. Yes, it is preventable through vaccination, and sustained immunization efforts have made India polio-free since 2014.
Q5. Does Jaincolab export this model internationally?
A5. Yes, Jaincolab manufactures and supplies this model to educational and medical institutions across India and internationally.
Request a Quote
To request pricing or place an order for the Poliomyelitis Effecting Child Model, please contact Jaincolab, a leading Biology Equipment manufacturer and exporter in India, via our Contact Us page.
