ACUTE FLACCID MYELITIS Archives

First Confirmed Case of Acute Flaccid Myelitis in North Dakota

The child was hospitalized in October and later released

December 3, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota has its first confirmed case of A-F-M, or acute flaccid myelitis. The case was confirmed by the CDC. The child was hospitalized in October and has since been released. State health department officials did not say where the child was hospitalized or give their age or gender. AFM is a rare but serious condition that…

First Case of Acute Flaccid Myelitis Reported in North Dakota

The polio-like illness causes muscle weakness and mostly affects children

October 18, 2018

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NORTH DAKOTA — The first possible case of acute flaccid myelitis is reported to the North Dakota Department of Health. Acute Flaccid Myelitis, or AFM, is rare condition that affects the nervous system, which causes the muscles to weaken. The Department of Health says nationwide, there have been over 120 cases reported, with half of those confirmed in 22 states….

Klobuchar Encourages CDC Investigation of Condition Infecting Minnesota Children

AFM, acute flaccid myelitis, is a serious nervous system condition

October 9, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Senator Amy Klobuchar is encouraging the CDC to investigate recent cases of a polio-like disease in Minnesota. AFM, acute flaccid myelitis, is a serious nervous system condition which causes patients’ muscles to weaken. The Minnesota Department of Health says that AFM has infected six Minnesota children since mid-September. The CDC has acknowledged that 362 cases of…