Virus Causing Polio-Like Paralysis On The Rise In MN, Wastewater Shows
Wastewater data shows the rate of enterovirus D68, a respiratory illness that can cause a polio-like illness, is rising in Minnesota and several others, according to new data. The data, from the nonprofit WastewaterSCAN,
Mysterious virus with polio-like symptoms in kids fast spreading in USA; what to know
Enterovirus EV-D68 poses a risk to children in the US with symptoms ranging from mild cold-like issues to severe conditions like paralysis. The virus has been detected in wastewater samples and is linked to acute flaccid myelitis,
Polio-Like Virus That Paralyzes Kids Appears to Be Making a Comeback
Scientists have found evidence that levels of enterovirus D68, which can cause a rare, polio-like condition in kids, has been spiking nationally since August.
Virus known to paralyze kids spreading across the US
A polio-like virus known to cause paralysis in children is spreading across the U.S. Here's what parents need to know.
Virus tied to poliolike illness in children on the rise
The virus typically causes mild symptoms, but in rare cases, it has been linked to acute flaccid myelitis, known as AFM, among children. AFM is a complication of infection with enterovirus that causes sudden limb weakness.
Common virus that can leave kids paralyzed is spiking in US. Which states is it spreading?
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Wasn't polio wiped out? Why it is still a problem in some countries
In severe cases, polio can invade the nervous system and cause paralysis within hours, according to the WHO. The U.N.
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Virus that can cause polio-like symptoms in children spiking in US
Similar to polio, AFM causes paralysis only in some people. While these neurological complications are rare, outbreaks of severe EV-D68 and AFM follow a peculiar pattern. Since the Centers for ...
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