WastewaterSCAN report indicates rising EV-D68 levels in US wastewater, suggesting potential increase in cases.

A report from WastewaterSCAN reveals rising levels of enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) in U.S. wastewater, suggesting a potential increase in cases. This respiratory virus can lead to severe symptoms, including acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), which causes muscle weakness and paralysis, particularly in children. While most cases are mild, health officials are concerned about the virus’s resurgence, emphasizing prevention through hygiene and monitoring symptoms in children.

September 22, 2024
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