Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) fact sheet

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Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) fact sheet

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Corporate Authors:

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
Description:

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a condition that affects the nervous system, specifically the spinal cord, which can result from a variety of causes. Practicing good hygiene is one way to protect yourself and your family from diseases that can cause AFM.

For more information on acute flaccid myelitis, visit www.cdc.gov/acute-flaccid-myelitis.

NCIRDig 06/25/18

fs-acute-flaccid-myelitis.pdf
Content Notes:

What are the symptoms of AFM? -- How is AFM diagnosed? -- What causes AFM? -- How is AFM treated? -- How can I prevent AFM?.
Subjects:

Acute Disease Myelitis Paralysis
Document Type:

Pamphlet (or booklet)
Genre:

Fact Sheet
Pages in Document:

1 unnumbered page
Collection(s):

Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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urn:sha256:785d9ad342ca10a50495c7ab8cb1f085420a8305d8b9ccb612383b3f59f62bec
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https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/59821/cdc_59821_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 179.99 KB ]

File Language:

English

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