Mysterious virus that can paralyze kids like polio is spreading across the US
- Posted on September 17, 2024
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Mysterious virus that can paralyze kids like polio is spreading across the US
A respiratory virus similar to polio is spreading in the U.S., causing paralysis in children. The enterovirus strain D68 has been linked to acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), leading to severe weakness. While mild symptoms are common, severe cases have increased since 2014. There is no cure for AFM-related paralysis.
