Acute Flaccid Myelitis

Acute Flaccid Myelitis - AFM

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious condition affecting the nervous system, specifically the spinal cord. AFM causes weakness in the body’s muscles and reflexes.  

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Reporting

All notifiable conditions should be reported to the Georgia Department of Public Health.

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