Common virus that can leave kids paralyzed is spiking in US. Which states is it spreading?
Rates of enterovirus D68, a respiratory virus that can sometimes lead to a polio-like illness and paralysis in children, have risen significantly across the U.S. over the past month, new data show. Nationally, the virus is now being detected at medium ...
Virus that can paralyze children spiking in wastewater
( NewsNation) — A poliolike virus that can cause paralysis in children and teens is spiking again, U.S. wastewater data shows.
What's virus EV-D68 that causes paralyzing illness in children
"We are detecting EV-D68 nucleic acids in wastewater across the country now, and the levels are increasing," said Alexandria Boehm, program director of WastewaterSCAN. Historically, September has been the peak month for AFM cases.
Polio-like illness threat looms as US children face spike in paralysis-causing mysterious virus
Caitlin Rivers, an epidemiologist at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, has voiced concern over the timing of the rise in cases. “...the time of year is right,” Rivers noted, hinting at the possibility of a surge in AFM cases this year.
Virus known to paralyze kids spreading across the US
A polio-like virus known to cause paralysis in children is spreading across the U.S. Here's what parents need to know.
Virus tied to poliolike illness in children on the rise
The virus typically causes mild symptoms, but in rare cases, it has been linked to acute flaccid myelitis, known as AFM, among children. AFM is a complication of infection with enterovirus that causes sudden limb weakness.
What is EV-D68, a virus that can mimic polio in kids?
D68, a seasonal virus that can -- in rare cases -- cause polio-like symptoms in children. Dr. Kristin Moffitt, an infectious ...
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Lurie Children's doctor on the rise Entrovirus D68 in U.S.
A virus that can cause polio-like illness in children is spiking in the U.S. Researchers say they are seeing more evidence of ...
Wastewater Samples In The US Show Rise In Enterovirus D68; Symptoms, Causes And Complications Of The Infection
Wastewater samples have detected an increase in enterovirus D68. This is a virus that causes respiratory infections, usually ...
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Rare Respiratory Virus Spreading in the US: Key Symptoms to Watch For
A rare respiratory virus EV-D68 is spreading in the US causing paralysis in children Learn key symptoms and risks to watch for ...
Dr Murphy on the rise of Enterovirus D68
A virus that can cause polio-like illness in children is on the rise in the U.S. Researchers say Enterovirus D68 is showing up at a medium level in wastewater collection samples. Most infections ...
Mysterious virus with polio-like symptoms in kids fast spreading in USA; what to know
Enterovirus EV-D68 poses a risk to children in the US with symptoms ranging from mild cold-like issues to severe conditions ...