Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) Overview

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What is the definition of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)?
Acute flaccid myelitis is a rare neurological condition that affects the gray matter of the spinal cord, causing the body’s reflexes and muscles to weaken. Acute flaccid myelitis mainly occurs in children following a viral infection. Acute flaccid myelitis is considered to be a medical emergency.
What are the symptoms of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)?
Symptoms of acute flaccid myelitis can include sudden arm or leg weakness; loss of muscle tone and reflexes; drooping eyelids; weak eye muscles; facial weakness; difficulty swallowing; slurred speech; pain in neck, arms, or legs; numbness or tingling in arms or legs; respiratory failure; body temperature changes; unstable blood pressure; and an inability to urinate.
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What are the current treatments for Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)?
Acute flaccid myelitis is considered to be a medical emergency that requires prompt treatment. Treatment for acute flaccid myelitis is individualized based on the symptoms. Treatment for acute flaccid myelitis may include physical or occupational therapy, immunoglobulin, corticosteroids, antiviral drugs, plasma exchange, mechanical ventilation, and surgery.
Who are the top Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) Local Doctors?
Elite in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
Dr. Kevin B. Messacar
Pediatric Infectious Disease | Infectious Disease | Hospital Medicine
Elite in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
Dr. Kevin B. Messacar
Pediatric Infectious Disease | Infectious Disease | Hospital Medicine

University Physicians Incorporated

13123 E 16th Ave, 
Aurora, CO 
720-777-1234
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Kevin Messacar is a Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist and an Infectious Disease provider in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Messacar and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). His top areas of expertise are Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Myelitis, Meningitis, and Infant Botulism. Dr. Messacar is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
Jelte Helfferich
Elite in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
Jelte Helfferich
Groningen, GR, NL 

Jelte Helfferich practices in Groningen, Netherlands. Helfferich and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). Their top areas of expertise are Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Myelitis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Transverse Myelitis.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
Dr. Carlos A. Pardo-Villamizar
Neurology
Elite in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
Dr. Carlos A. Pardo-Villamizar
Neurology

Johns Hopkins University

600 N Wolf St, 
Baltimore, MD 
410-955-5000
Languages Spoken:
English
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Carlos Pardo-Villamizar is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Pardo-Villamizar and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). His top areas of expertise are Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Neurosarcoidosis, Transverse Myelitis, Zika Virus Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pardo-Villamizar is currently accepting new patients.

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