hi Ann and Mary
MH> -> I am not sure about the Bulbar Polio....What is it???? I haven't
MH> hear -> anything about that name......Feel stupid but thought I
MH> would ask.
MH> Now anyone who is more familiar with Polio, please correct me if I
MH> have not remembered the facts.
I am not absolutely sure either, but I think the difference is this.
"Ordinary" polio affects various anterior horns of the spinal 
chord, and consequently knocks out the motor neurons that drive 
muscles. (there is now some doubt that it is a black and white issue)
Bulbar polio is more to do with the virus affecting areas of the brain - 
usually parts of the life support systems in the Brain stem, eg the 
Blood pressure control system, temperature control system, the keeping 
alert/awake system (the Reticular Formation), heart rates,breathing etc.
It seems to make sense to me that people who got bulbar polio were is 
big trouble, and sometimes died. But when they got over this, they 
often were not paralysed.
That is all I can think of. Looking forward to hear a more informed 
opinion.
regards
Allan
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