Polio has existed for thousands of years in certain areas, with depictions of the disease in ancient art. Major polio outbreaks started to appear in the late 19th century in Europe and soon afterwards in the United States.
Polio has existed for thousands of years in certain areas. Major polio outbreaks started to appear in the late 19th century in Europe and soon afterwards in the United States. This was with depictions of the disease in ancient art.