Acute Flaccid Myelitis

National Increase in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
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National Increase in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)

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National Increase in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)

By Cara Christ|2018-10-23T12:40:43-07:00October 22nd, 2018|Preparedness|

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has noted an increase in reported and confirmed Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) cases in 2018. AFM is a rare but serious condition that affects the nervous system causing a sudden onset of arm and/or leg weakness. AFM has a number of causes, including viruses, such as enterovirus and West Nile virus, and a [...]

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CDC Report Highlights Rare Cases of Paralysis in Maricopa County Children
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CDC Report Highlights Rare Cases of Paralysis in Maricopa County Children

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CDC Report Highlights Rare Cases of Paralysis in Maricopa County Children

By Cara Christ|2017-07-25T11:10:51-07:00July 25th, 2017|Preparedness|

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a report this week in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) about five Arizona children diagnosed with Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). AFM is a rare but serious condition that affects the nervous system causing a sudden onset of arm and/or leg weakness and loss of muscle [...]

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