Can Multiple Sclerosis Cause Poliomyelitis?

Results: During 149,364 years of follow-up, 19 cases of multiple sclerosis were observed among 5652 polio patients compared with 11.0 expected (SIR = 1.73 (1.04-2.74)). The increased risk of MS was most pronounced in polio patients hospitalized during adolescence.

Who is most at risk of polio?

Polio mainly affects children younger than 5. However, anyone who hasn't been vaccinated is at risk of developing the disease.

Is polio a neurological disorder?

Poliomyelitis, known as polio, is a dangerous, contagious viral illness that can lead to paralysis, trouble breathing and even death if it reaches its most severe form. Polio has been mostly eliminated from large areas of the world for decades.