CDC Investigates Cases Of Rare Neurological ‘Mystery Illness’ In Kids

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the rare condition causing weakness in the arms or legs — and sometimes paralysis — has been confirmed in 62 children so far this year.

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Updated 3:55 p.m. ET

A rare condition causing weakness in the arms or legs — and sometimes paralysis — has been confirmed in 62 children so far this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday.

One child has died of the condition, called acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM.