News Alert: Spike in paralyzing, polio-like illness mainly affecting children confirmed in 22 states, CDC says

More than 120 confirmed or possible cases of a mysterious and rare condition have been documented so far this year, mostly since August, a top federal health official said Tuesday. Acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, mostly affects children and can paralyze arms and legs. The number of cases has surged since 2014, baffling health officials. There is no specific treatment for the disease.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Oct 16, 1:35 PM     Spike in paralyzing, polio-like illness mainly affecting children confirmed in 22 states, CDC says More than 120 confirmed or possible cases of a mysterious and rare condition have been documented so far this year, mostly since August, a top federal health official said Tuesday. Acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, mostly affects children and can paralyze arms and legs. The number of cases has surged since 2014, baffling health officials. There is no specific treatment for the disease. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071