Re: polio

JHarper33 (JHarper33(AT)aol.com)
Mon, 2 Mar 1998 10:07:53 EST

In a message dated 98-03-01 20:16:58 EST, jek160(AT)psu.edu writes:

> They can test specifically for the polio virus, so a
> doctor can find out for sure if he or she runs the right test. As far as I
> know the difference is:
>
> polio - a specific virus that does specific damage
> TM - your body's immune system over-reaction to something where it attacks
> your myelin sheath holding your spinal cord.
>
> Sincerely,
> Joyce Kreuter
>

My neurologist is of the opinion that TM is also caused by a virus, but not
one they've identified yet.

Barbara