At 07:48 PM 7/28/97 -0400, Muriel wrote:
>>Polio is a sinister disease. Adults who had polio as kids and seemed to have
>>stabilized are now experiencing a resurgence and worsening of symptoms.
>
>        I know, but the adults I know who had it are all still very sharp
minded,
>even into their late '70s.  I have been wondering if having polio causes
>some protection against dementia.

Can't speak to that.  But polio does cause muscular degeneration and nerve
damage that can show up in later life, even if a full recovery was made in
childhood.

Corbie
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