Neurologic Illness with Limb Weakness in Children

Date:Friday, October 3, 2014

Time:2:00 – 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Participate by Phone:

• 888-831-8979 (U.S. Callers)
• 415-228-4881 (International Callers)

Passcode:2142380

Presenter(s)

Overview

CDC is working closely with partners in Colorado and other state and local health departments to investigate an acute neurologic illness of unknown etiology occurring in children. Characterized by focal limb weakness and abnormalities of the spinal cord gray matter on MRI, a cluster of these illnesses was first reported from Colorado in September, 2014. These neurological findings are coincident with an increase of respiratory illnesses among children. During this COCA Call, clinicians will learn about the latest situation, surveillance, and CDC clinical guidance for testing, patient evaluation and case reporting.

Call Materials

• Audio:Listen Now
• Transcript:Read Now
• No presentation slides

Additional Resources

• HAN: Acute Neurologic Illness with Focal Limb Weakness of Unknown Etiology in Children
• CDC Non-Polio Enterovirus For Health Care Professionals
• Acute Neurologic Illness of Unknown Etiology in Children — Colorado, August–September 2014. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). October 3, 2014 / 63 (Early Release);1-2

Call Format

• Audio conference call on 10/3/14: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
• Web-on-demand training after 3:00 PM on 10/3/14

Accreditation Statements

Accreditation Statements

CME:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME^®) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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This program is knowledge based.

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