Acute Flaccid Myelitis

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:AFM
gptkbp:affects gptkb:spinal_cord
gptkbp:associatedWith enterovirus A71
enterovirus D68
gptkbp:category neurological disorder
pediatric disease
gptkbp:cause gptkb:virus
gptkbp:complication respiratory failure
long-term disability
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical evaluation
MRI
lumbar puncture
gptkbp:firstDescribed 2012
gptkbp:hasEpidemiology rare
primarily affects children
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Acute Flaccid Myelitis
gptkbp:ICD-10_code G04.89
gptkbp:monitors gptkb:Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention
gptkbp:symptom paralysis
loss of muscle tone
decreased reflexes
sudden muscle weakness
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
physical therapy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:AFM
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6