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NY: 4-yr-old has had 15 strokes since contracting autoimmune disorder, Central Nervous System Vasculitis, in August

Emily

Emily

Editor, Senior Moderator
This was likely misdiagnosed as a virus infection after Adam suddenly suffered severe headaches. Later he started dragging his leg and an arm became limp and then doctors investigated further. Treatments for autoimmune illness started but further investigation for a virus is being done, too.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/exclusive-mystery-illness-cripples-long-island-boy-4-article-1.2028049
EXCLUSIVE: Family, docs seek answers as mystery illness cripples 4-year-old Long Island boy
Adam Lefkowitz has suffered nearly 15 strokes since August and is confined to a hospital bed, unable to move his legs or open his right eye. He was diagnosed with an extremely rare autoimmune disorder called Central Nervous System Vasculitis, but treatments haven't worked, and his doctors are stumped.
BY Rich Schapiro
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Sunday, November 30, 2014, 2:30 AM
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http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/sweet-adam-s-fight-against-cns-vasculitis-/261663
 
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