Aug 16, 2019
If your doctor suspects AFM, what will likely happen?
If your doctor suspect acute flaccid limb weakness, especially after respiratory illness or fever, and this occurs between August and October, he or she will...
- Hospitalize the patient immediately
- Collect lab specimens
- Diagnose and begin medical management.
- Alert the health department and send lab specimens and medical records.
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