Federal health officials are worried about an increase in a mysterious and rare condition that mostly affects children and can paralyze arms and legs, with 127 confirmed or suspected cases reported as of Tuesday. Of those, 62 cases of acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, have been confirmed in 22 states have been confirmed in 22 states, according to Nancy Messonnier, a top official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Paralyzing Polio-like Illness Affecting Mainly Children Confirmed In 22 States, Cdc Says
The Washington Post, Bangor Daily News
Tue, 10/16/2018 - 12:06pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Maine Penobscot County Bangor
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