Rates of enterovirus D68, a respiratory virus that can sometimes lead to a polio-like illness and paralysis in children, have risen significantly across the U.S. over the past month, new data show.

Scientists have found evidence that levels of enterovirus D68, which can cause a rare, polio-like condition in kids, has been spiking nationally since August. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our sites.

"We are detecting EV-D68 nucleic acids in wastewater across the country now, and the levels are increasing," said Alexandria Boehm, program director of WastewaterSCAN. Historically, September has been the peak month for AFM cases.