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Monkeys exposed to large doses of X-rays developed typical acute poliomyelitis after intracerebral inoculation with a virus filtrate dose that caused no symptoms in normal controls.
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X-ray exposure may heighten viral susceptibility; leaves open effects on human antiviral immunity.
Amoss et al. (1919) studied Experimental poliomyelitis. Large doses of X-rays vs. Normal control was evaluated on Development of typical acute poliomyelitis symptoms. Monkeys exposed to large doses of X-rays developed typical acute poliomyelitis after intracerebral inoculation with a virus filtrate dose that caused no symptoms in normal controls.
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