1. Europe is seeing an upswing in cases of an infection that has been linked to a polio-like phenomenon called #AFM — acute flaccid myelitis — according to a report today in @Eurosurveillanc. Enterovirus D68 is thought to trigger AFM in some kids. eurosurveillance.org/content/10.280…
2. From 2014 on, the US & Europe experienced cases of #AFM that left dozens of children dealing with some lingering paralysis after they had cold-like symptoms. AFM cases peaked every 2 years; but in socially-distance 2020, there was no surge. statnews.com/2021/02/04/doc…
3. Authorities in the US have been watching for #AFM this fall, figuring the loosening of Covid precautions & the return to in-person schooling could result in a spike in cases. So far this year that hasn't happened. Fewer cases than in 2020, even. cdc.gov/acute-flaccid-… 
4. In Europe, detections of enterovirus D68 infections largely stopped earlier in the pandemic. But this fall has seen a surge in cases. So far no reports of #AFM, but 5 of the 139 D68 cases had neurological symptoms. Need to be on the lookout for #AFM, the authors warn.
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