Post-Polio Syndrome vs Post-Polio Sequelae

Original Post:  What is the difference between Syndrome and Sequelae when talking about PPS?

Dr. Bruno’s ResponseDr. David Bodian suggested the name ‘sequelae’.

  • Syndrome requires a certain set of specific symptoms which is not true and polio survivors. You can have just fatigue, just muscle weakness, just trouble breathing (or) EVERY symptom. 

  • Sequelae just means "the sequel to having had polio" as a result of the damage of the poliovirus and your body trying to push past that damage and function for 40+ years.

Also - no one can pronounce sequelae - LOL.

Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD

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