Title

Acute Flaccid Myelitis Associated With Enterovirus D68: A Review.

Authors

Alison Christy, Providence Health & Services, Pediatric Neurology, Portland, OR, USA.Follow
Kevin Messacar, Providence Health & Services, Pediatric Neurology, Portland, OR, USA.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-23-2019

Publication Title

Journal of child neurology

Keywords

acute flaccid myelitis; enterovirus D68; infectious disease; pediatric

Abstract

Acute flaccid myelitis is a disease that affects the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord, leading to rapid onset of flaccid paralysis. Recent biennial epidemics, beginning in the summer of 2014, have been associated with enterovirus D68, although the underlying pathophysiology is unknown. Patients present with asymmetric flaccid weakness of the extremities, with cranial neuropathy and without encephalopathy, and often have residual disability. Here we review the current literature on this disabling disease and discuss treatment modalities and ongoing research.

Clinical Institute

Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)

Clinical Institute

Women & Children

Department

Neurosciences

Department

Pediatrics

Recommended Citation

Christy, Alison and Messacar, Kevin, "Acute Flaccid Myelitis Associated With Enterovirus D68: A Review." (2019). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 1417.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/1417