What Causes a Mysterious Paralysis in Children? Researchers Find Viral Clues

In one study, nearly 70 percent of children with the disease had antibodies to common enteroviruses that usually produce mild effects but can sometimes cause neurological problems.

Source: NYT Health - October 21, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Pam Belluck Tags: Acute Flaccid Myelitis Enterovirus 68 Paralysis Research Children and Childhood Antibodies Nature Medicine (Journal) Bove, Riley your-feed-science Source Type: news