Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM): Recognize Symptoms. Hospitalize Immediately: CDC Vital Signs: August 4, 2020

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• Corporate Authors:
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). Office of the Associate Director for Communication.
• Description:
  Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is an uncommon, but life-threatening neurologic condition that affects mostly children and can lead to permanent paralysis. Enteroviruses, particularly EV-D68, are likely responsible for the increase in cases every two years since 2014. AFM is a medical emergency and patients must be hospitalized and monitored in case they progress to respiratory failure. Prompt recognition and immediate action by pediatricians, and emergency department and urgent care providers are critical to achieving the best possible outcomes.
  
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  vs-0804-afm2020-H.pdf
  
  
• Subjects:
  Central Nervous System Viral Diseases Myelitis Neuromuscular Diseases Signs And Symptoms
• Series:
  Vital Signs
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Fact Sheet
• Collection(s):
  Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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