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Polio drugs considered for mystery paralysis cases

Researchers say polio drugs could potentially be effective against a mysterious condition called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) attacking children.

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Researchers say polio drugs could potentially be effective against a mysterious condition called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) attacking children. (The Washington Post)

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