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Matthew J. Elrick, MD, on Acute Flaccid Myelitis: What Physicians Should Know

12/04/2018

 

With the current spike in US cases of acute flaccid myelitis in mind, Matthew J. Elrick, MD, PhD from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, reviews clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment for the polio-like illness.

 

Matthew J. Elrick, MD, PhD, is affiliated with the Neurology Department at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD.

 

References:

 

1. Hopkins SE, Elrick MJ, Messacar K, et al. Acute flaccid myelitis-keys to diagnosis, questions about treatment, and future directions [Published online November 30, 2018]. JAMA Pediatr. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2018.4896.

 

2. AFM investigation. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Page last updated December 3, 2018; https://www.cdc.gov/acute-flaccid-myelitis/afm-surveillance.html. Accessed on December 3, 2018.

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