Enterovirus
Enterovirus
- Enterovirus 68 (EV68, EV-D68, HEV68) is a member of the Picornaviridae family, an enterovirus. First isolated in California in 1962 and once considered rare, it has been on a worldwide upswing in the 21st century.
Symptoms of Enterovirus
- Mild symptoms may include fever, runny nose, sneezing, cough, and body and muscle aches.
- Severe symptoms may include wheezing and difficulty breathing.
Treatments for Enterovirus D68
- There is no specific treatment for people with respiratory illness caused by EV-D68. Talk to your child’s doctor about the best way to control his or her symptoms.
- Some people with severe respiratory illness may need to be hospitalized.
- There are no antiviral medications currently available for people who become infected with EV-D68.