Peds Acute Flaccid Myelitis Flashcards
1
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AFM definition
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Spinal or brainstem grey matter change sin MRI with acute focal lower motor neuron weakness, may be accompanied by cranial nerve involvement.
2
Q
Common pathogens related to AFM
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Enterovirus, poliovirus, EV-AV71,
3
Q
Most common spine region involved in AFM
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cervical
4
Q
AFM management
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IVIG, steroids, plasmapheresis
