Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is a life-threatening condition. It is caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system, causing limb weakness and paralysis. It's been characterized as polio-like, and cases of AFM have been increasing among children in North Texas since August.
Unfortunately, we don't know what virus causes this and why some children are hit harder than others. Some children develop total paralysis, partial paralysis, or weakness in just one limb. However, scientists have been studying AFM since 2014, the last nationwide outbreak. AFM is suspected to be caused by enterovirus-D68, part of the Picornaviridae family like the poliovirus. Environmental conditions are likely factors in some cases.
Hopefully, we will be identify to confirm AFM's link to enterovirus-D68 and develop a vaccine. For now, this rare disease is not preventable-- so keep continuing children to wash their hands and practice disease prevention steps.
News Article:
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Mysterious-Polio-Like-Illness-Affecting-North-Texas-Children-397040221.html
Further Reading:
http://www.cdc.gov/acute-flaccid-myelitis/afm-surveillance.html
-- Sharon Kam
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As a sign of gratitude for how my son was saved from Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) , i decided to reach out to those still suffering from this.
My son suffered AFM and it was really tough and heartbreaking for me because he was my all and the symptoms were terrible he always have difficulty swallowing , we tried various therapies prescribed by our neurologist but none could cure him. I searched for a cure and i saw a testimony of so many people who was cured from Acute flaccid myelitis and so many other with similar body problem, and they left the contact of the doctor who had the herbal cure to Acute flaccid myelitis . I never imagined Acute flaccid myelitis has a cure not until i contacted him and he assured me my son will be fine. I got the herbal medication he recommended and my son used it and in one months he was fully okay even up till this moment he is so full of life. Acute flaccid myelitis has a cure and it is a herbal cure contact the doctor for more info on drwilliams098675@gmail.com on how to get the medication. Thanks for reading my testimony
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