There is no known cure for acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a polio-like condition that can leave children paralyzed. But researchers believe they may have made a potential breakthrough. NBC News medical correspondent Dr.
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 levels after having stayed at low levels from September 2023 to August 2024, based on wastewater data from the nonprofit WastewaterSCAN.
Where is enterovirus D68 spreading in the U.S.? The highest rates of enterovirus in the US are currently in the South followed by the Northeast, according WastewaterSCAN data. That being said, rates are rising nationwide. What are the symptoms of enterovirus? Mild symptoms of enterovirus D68 include runny nose, sneezing, cough, nasal congestion, body aches and muscle aches.
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