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A form of paralytic poliomyelitis affecting neurons of the medulla oblongata of the brain stem. Clinical features include impaired respiration, hypertension, alterations of vasomotor control, and dysphagia. Weakness and atrophy of the limbs and trunk due to spinal cord involvement is usually associated. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p765)
No clinical trials have been registered for bulbar polio.
5 publications have been identified in PubMed for bulbar polio. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (40%), Case Report / Case Series (40%), and Other (20%).
Kleinerova J (2026). [PMID: 42041816](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42041816/). *Brain Sci*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Easow B (2025). [PMID: 40567532](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40567532/). *SAGE Open Med Case Rep*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Kleinerova J (2025). [PMID: 40149536](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40149536/). *Biomedicines*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Kumar A (2025). [PMID: 41487841](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41487841/). *Cureus*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Konagaya M (2025). [PMID: 41355085](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41355085/). *Brain Nerve*. [Other]
Data assembled from 2 of 12 sources · Last updated Oct 4, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC