Enteroviruses D68, aka EV-D68, spreads rapidly across American Midwest
TomoNews US
2015-05-11
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US health officials are trying to control the spread of enterovirus D68, also known as EV-D68, after it sickened hundreds of children across the American midwest.
According to CNN, ten states have sought help from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in dealing with the enterovirus D68 outbreak. Missouri and Illinois have been hit hardest by the respiratory illness.
Enteroviruses, which have around 100 types, are common. Active season starts in September, infecting an average of 10 to 15 million Americans each year. However, only 100 cases of EV-D68 had been recorded since the 1960s. Many of the infected have been hospitalized, putting a strain on the medical system.
Children and teens are most susceptible to the virus. The initial symptoms, which including sneezing and coughing, are no different from those of a common cold. Some of the infected may experience wheezing and develop rashes and a fever.
Enterovirus D68 is an airborne virus, and is spread when an infected person coughs and sneezes. Anyone coming into contact with contaminated objects, such as toys, can also be infected.
Young asthma sufferers are advised to be cautious as they appear to experience the most severe symptoms when infected. Washing hands with soap for at least 20 seconds is an effective preventative measure.
There have been no fatalities from EV-D68 this year although several patients have been put on ventilators. No vaccine is currently available.
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According to CNN, ten states have sought help from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in dealing with the enterovirus D68 outbreak. Missouri and Illinois have been hit hardest by the respiratory illness.
Enteroviruses, which have around 100 types, are common. Active season starts in September, infecting an average of 10 to 15 million Americans each year. However, only 100 cases of EV-D68 had been recorded since the 1960s. Many of the infected have been hospitalized, putting a strain on the medical system.
Children and teens are most susceptible to the virus. The initial symptoms, which including sneezing and coughing, are no different from those of a common cold. Some of the infected may experience wheezing and develop rashes and a fever.
Enterovirus D68 is an airborne virus, and is spread when an infected person coughs and sneezes. Anyone coming into contact with contaminated objects, such as toys, can also be infected.
Young asthma sufferers are advised to be cautious as they appear to experience the most severe symptoms when infected. Washing hands with soap for at least 20 seconds is an effective preventative measure.
There have been no fatalities from EV-D68 this year although several patients have been put on ventilators. No vaccine is currently available.
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