CDC: Biennial Surge in Acute Flaccid Myelitis Has Come to a Halt
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) cases remained low in 2022, despite increased circulation of the enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) in the U.S., according to an analysis of CDC data. AFM cases ranged from 28 to 47 per year from 2019 to 2022 — far lower than the 238 confirmed cases in 2018, Sarah Kidd, MD, from the […]
Paralysis Tied to Virus in Kids Goes Off-Script, Baffling CDC
In September, MedPage Today reported on an increase of enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) cases among U.S. children, which has been linked to a rare neurological condition that can cause polio-like paralysis in children. In this report, we follow up on what has happened since those initial reports. The CDC sounded the alarm on EV-D68 with a […]
What Are the Symptoms of Enterovirus D68? Prevention Tips
The symptoms of Enterovirus D68 may vary in severity but could include sneezing, sore throat, diarrhea, Dyspnea, and wheezing. The symptoms of Enterovirus D68 may vary in severity, from mild to severe, with some infected individuals experiencing none at all. The symptoms are generally worse in children than in adults, although they may be more […]