Enterovirus D 68
Enterovirus
D 68 has caused hundreds of infections so far in 2014. It is similar
to a cold, however much more severe. It has caused difficulty
breathing in younger people who have asthma or other breathing
problems.
Babies,
children, and teenagers are the most susceptible, especially those
with weak immune systems.
This
virus was 1st identified in 1962, however this year it has caused
significant problems in multiple states which were unprecedented. The
early signs are very similar to the common cold and may include
fever, runny nose, sneezing, or coughing.
Patients
who develop the severe forms of the disease will require
hospitalization. There have been children who died as a result of
this infection.
If
you believe you have been exposed enterovirus D 68 or have any
difficulty breathing, go to the nearest urgent care or emergency
department for proper testing. Although antibiotics do not help with
viral infections, or maybe other medications or treatments that will
help to reduce the severity of these symptoms.
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