https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d Bio K-101 Class project option 2 en-us 2020-12-14 00:11:49 UTC 2025-03-29 22:28:27 UTC hello@padlet.com jonbrya https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d/wish/1014391107 A virus affects the grey matter of the brain and spinal cord causing muscular weakness and loss of reflexes. While it is similar to polio, it is a different virus that simply has similar affects on the body. 

]]> 2020-12-14 00:13:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d/wish/1014391107 jonbrya https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d/wish/1014399454 Acute Flaccid Myelitis is caused by a virus. The virus is not usually transferred from person to person directly. It is believed that a vector like a mosquito is the primary reason for spread.]]> 2020-12-14 00:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d/wish/1014399454 jonbrya https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d/wish/1014405363 The majority of patients have sudden onset limb weakness and loss of muscle reflexes. Other less common symptoms include drooping face, difficulty swallowing and slurring of speech.   

]]> 2020-12-14 00:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d/wish/1014405363 jonbrya https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d/wish/1014416358 2020-12-14 00:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d/wish/1014416358 jonbrya https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d/wish/1014420503 This graph shows a consistent spike in cases every august. The spike is over by November and then the cases are quite low the reminder of the year. ]]> 2020-12-14 00:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d/wish/1014420503 jonbrya https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d/wish/1014433860 Research is quite limited at the moment but concerns are growing along with cases. One of the top researchers is a man named David M. Morens]]> 2020-12-14 00:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d/wish/1014433860 jonbrya https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d/wish/1014436516 Cases seem to be increasing with time. This is quite concerning considering the current treatment options are completely alleviation of symptoms. ]]> 2020-12-14 00:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d/wish/1014436516 jonbrya https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d/wish/1014441169 A physician will initially test muscle strength and reflexes. If these are compromised, MRI scans or samples of cerebrospinal fluid would be taken. ]]> 2020-12-14 00:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d/wish/1014441169 jonbrya https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d/wish/1014448281 There are no specific practices that can be contributed to prevention of AFM. General health guidelines such as covering the mouth when coughing or sneezing, not sharing eating or drinking utensils, and using insect repellant are recommended. ]]> 2020-12-14 00:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d/wish/1014448281 jonbrya https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d/wish/1014453600 2020-12-14 00:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jonbrya/6jjszxwrziawws9d/wish/1014453600