[ad_1] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 62 cases of rare neurological disease similar to polio acute flaccid myelitis, also known as AFM, so far this year in the United States. …
Read More »Cases of acute flaccid myelitis increase, but cause is uncertain: shots
[ad_1] "I am frustrated that despite all our efforts, we have not been able to identify the cause of this mysterious disease," said Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Center Director. National Immunization and Respiratory …
Read More »A survivor of acute flaccid myelitis in full swing
[ad_1] The sudden fragility of the girl and her agony disconcerted and frightened her family. That was in 2014, when Lydia was 6 years old and she had been diagnosed with acute …
Read More »Another child from Illinois diagnosed with acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like condition; total is now 10
[ad_1] According to a state health official, a tenth Illinois child has been diagnosed as acute flaccid myelitis, which causes paralysis and difficulty in swallowing. All recent cases occurred in northern Illinois, …
Read More »Acute flaccid myelitis: 10 cases of polio-like illness have been reported in northern Illinois, according to state officials
[ad_1] CHICAGO (WLS) – Ten cases of flaccid acute myelitis, a rare disease similar to polio, have been reported in children in northern Illinois since mid-September, the Illinois Department of Public Health …
Read More »Doctors pioneer surgical treatment for children with rare, polio-like virus acute flaccid myelitis​ (AFM)
[ad_1] Health officials are investigating a disturbing uptick in cases of paralysis in children from a rare illness in several states. Acute flaccid myelitis, also known as AFM, affects the nervous system …
Read More »Acute flaccid myelitis: 9 cases of polio-like rare diseases reported in northern Illinois, according to state officials
[ad_1] CHICAGO (WLS) – Nine cases of acute flaccid myelitis, a rare disease resembling polio, have been reported in children in northern Illinois since mid-September, the Illinois Public Health Department announced Wednesday. …
Read More »Acute flaccid myelitis now in Chicago and Pittsburgh
[ad_1] <p class = "canvas-atom web-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "The mysterious disease that paralyzes children is spreading through the United …
Read More »Colorado investigates cases of acute flaccid myelitis, viral infections associated with neurological disease in children
[ad_1] State health officials in Colorado announced that they were investigating an outbreak of viral infections with neurological complications in young children. Enterovirus D68 / CDC Since the beginning of the year, …
Read More »Children partially paralyzed: Facts on acute flaccid myelitis
[ad_1] Recently made headlines is a rare complication occurring from some viruses called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). It affects the spinal cord and causes partial paralysis. There were three new cases of …
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