Devastating virus causing paralysis in children discovered in US water supplies
With no known cure or direct treatment, many paralysis victims suffer permanent disabilities, even after extensive physical therapy.
Mysterious virus spreading in US causes polio-like paralysis in children: All about it
A respiratory virus linked to paralysis in children is spreading across the US, causing concerns about a potential rise in a rare polio-like illness.
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.
Mysterious virus rising across US, causes paralysis among children – Check symptoms here
The virus is called enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) is not a new virus but has recently resurfaced in US and is mainly affecting children.
Polio-Like D68 Virus With Paralyzing Potential Is Spiking Among US Children
The respiratory virus is linked, in rare cases, to acute flaccid myelitis, which affects the nervous system. Meanwhile, flu deaths among kids for the 2023-24 season tied the U.S. record high of 199.
Virus Causing Polio-Like Paralysis On The Rise In MN, Wastewater Shows
US: Virus causing Polio-like paralysis in kids
A respiratory virus that has the potential to cause paralysis in children is making a concerning return across the US. Watch to know more.
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Varicella-Zoster Virus Reactivation Is an Important Cause of Acute Peripheral Facial Paralysis in Children
None of the patients had typical herpes labialis at the onset of paralysis or could recall experiencing a tick bite. Therefore we considered the remaining 28 children to have Bell's palsy ...
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Children with scoliosis need more than another empty promise says Crowe
Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has criticised the Government for the "disgraceful" manner in which it treats ...
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Children who suffered paralysis to undergo screening
The 28 children who suffered paralysis after alleged medical negligence at Akichelesit Dispensary will be screened afresh to ascertain their current health status. The decision was made after the ...
Christopher Reeve's children remember their parents' heroism in the face of tragedy
Will, Alexandra and Matthew Reeve talk about their father's determination after his paralysis and how they showed up for each ...
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Varicella-Zoster Virus Reactivation Is an Important Cause of Acute Peripheral Facial Paralysis in Children
2005;24(2):97-101. In conclusion, this study indicates that VZV reactivation is an important cause of acute peripheral facial paralysis in children, especially those 6-15 years of age. Conversely ...
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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.