Acute flaccid paralysis: clinical management guidance
Information on the clinical management of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) and acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), for use by healthcare professionals.
Applies to England
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This guidance summarises the existing information on clinical management of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) and acute flaccid myelitis (AFM).
The document includes:
- details of immunological and antiviral therapies
- an overview of long-term outcomes
- infection control procedures
It is intended for use by healthcare professionals.
Updates to this page
Last updated 15 November 2022 + show all updates
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Updated 'Clinical management of acute flaccid paralysis or acute flaccid myelitis'.
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Updated clinical management guidance.
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Updated long-term outcomes section.
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First published.