AFM and the Polio Virus
Dr. Bruno’s Original Post: AFM is not, NOT the Polio Virus!
Additional Post: I wonder if these kids were vaccinated for Polio?
Dr. Bruno’s Response: Since the cause isn't the poliovirus I wouldn't think polio vaccine would be an issue. The vaccines are very specific to the virus used. That's why the flu vaccine doesn't always work very well. The virus changes every year.
Additional Post: It’s not the Poliovirus but is it a similar enterovirus?
Dr. Bruno’s Response: The polioviruses are only three of more than 10 enteroviruses, the majority of which can cause symptoms identical to polio. It’s still unclear which viruses cause acute flaccid paralysis in the United States, but it could be several. Remember there are 60,000 cases of non-polio enterovirus paralysis in India every year caused by several different non-polioviruses.