CALIFORNIA STRICKEN BY A NEW VIRUS

Submitted by: Kathy Hawkins

It's Not Polio... But, What Is It?

A new mysterious disease has California doctors stumped. The unknown virus they're facing is leaving patients paralyzed, closely mimicking polio, but doctors have no idea what it is. So far, here's what they do know: The virus affects children. Victims experience a minor respiratory infection first. Days later, they develop paralysis in one or both arms and legs. So far, the paralysis seems permanent - none of the patients have recovered mobility even after six months. The patients haven't traveled overseas. Possible culprits like West Nile Virus and botulism have been ruled out. Most people who get polio never know they're sick. Those that do get sick usually report minor initial symptoms, like a respiratory infection. But one percent of those who contract polio have a neurologic reaction that results in paralysis or extreme weakness. There's just one problem. The polio virus has been eradicated in the United States. And none of these children have tested positive for polio.                           Sponsored Message: Doctors aren't sure what to do. They haven't been able to isolate the cause. At this point, it's a waiting game. They're asking for medical centers to monitor patients closely and report similarsymptoms immediately, so they can zero in on a source. This story brings home two important facts. First, our healthcare system simply does not know about everything out there that can make you sick. Viruses and bacteria mutate so quickly, there are always new diseases that can become new threats. Second, when faced with a new disease, our healthcare system just doesn't have the answers. It's not anyone's fault. They have to scramble to learn what they're up against and in that time frame, more people become infected. ... (Continued here)

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