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. [ …]

Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - October 16, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: The Washington Post Staff Source Type: news