62 cases of MFA, the polio-like disease, confirmed in 22 states: CDC

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62 cases of MFA, the polio-like disease, confirmed in 22 states: CDC







There are now 62 confirmed reports of acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, a polio-like disease, in 22 states of the United States. UU., According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.



As of September 20, the CDC had confirmed 38 cases in 16 states, which are not required to report the AFM cases to the CDC.



This year's figures are similar to those of 2016 and 2014. Since 2014, 386 cases have been confirmed, the CDC said on Tuesday. Currently, 127 patients are under investigation. The average age of affected people is 4 years, and 90 percent of people with AFM are 18 years old or younger.



"This is still a rare syndrome, but the similarities with polio, a polio-like disease, are worrisome and closely watched," said Dr. Todd Ellerin, director of infectious diseases at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, in an interview. "Now it's going to be so generalized, hopefully not, and that's why we have to be aware of this."





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Acute flaccid myelitis affects the spinal cord and may cause partial paralysis. It mainly affects children and young adults and can be caused by toxins in the environment, genetic disorders or viruses such as poliovirus, West Nile virus or adenovirus.



Another potential cause of AFM is a type of enterovirus called EV D68, Todd said.



"That's important because enteroviruses cause the common cold," Ellerin said. "It causes feverish illnesses in the summer and autumn, often associated with skin rashes, causing disease of the hands, feet and mouth. [are] Typically a very mild type of discomfort-type diseases. "



The typical symptoms of AFM are similar to those of a severe respiratory illness, along with a fever, but often progress to neurological symptoms. Some with AFM will feel weakness in their arms or legs, loss of muscle tone or slower reflexes. The most serious symptom is respiratory failure.



People can protect themselves against AFM by using methods similar to preventing flu, Ellerin said.



So far, the disease has claimed a life in the United States. UU



Ellerin said his hospital staff has been trained to recognize symptoms and encourages medical centers to train employees in a similar way before it's too late.



"We want to see that education," he said, "to have early recognition and detection."

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