Enterovirus D68 is a respiratory disease. The disease can occur at any age, but the incidence is higher in children. People with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of complications. The following article will help you learn more about this disease.
1. Symptoms of Enterovirus D68
1.1. Symptoms of disease
Enterovirus D68 (also known as EV-D68) is a virus capable of causing respiratory infections. This disease can go away on its own after 10 days. But for many cases with weak immune systems, such as children, people with asthma, etc., the disease can progress quickly, even leading to serious complications of breathing difficulties and a high risk of death.
Enterovirus D68 is a virus capable of causing respiratory infections
Mild symptoms can be easily mistaken for a cold. As follows:
• The patient has a fever, accompanied by some symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose and cough.
• In addition, the patient also feels fatigue and muscle aches.
In more severe cases, patients may also experience shortness of breath and wheezing. Should not be subjective with these cases, but should take the patient to the doctor for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.
1.2. Is the disease contagious?
Enterovirus D68 is a disease that can be spread if you come into close contact with an infected person. Specifically, when talking, the virus can be transmitted through droplets, nasal secretions, and sputum containing the virus. Some cases of touching objects containing the virus and then rubbing their eyes with their hands, bringing them to their mouth and nose, will also be at risk of infection.
This respiratory illness is most contagious in the summer and fall. The disease can occur at any age, however, the rate of infection in children (
especially infants) is often higher than in adults.
Illness with mild fever
Children with Enterovirus D68 who have a history of wheezing asthma are at higher risk for severe symptoms, often requiring hospitalization for treatment. In adult patients, the symptoms of the disease will be less severe, in some cases even asymptomatic.
Currently, there is some suspicion that Enterovirus D68 is related to acute myelitis. In fact, some pediatric patients with Enterovirus D68 developed acute myelitis. However, not all patients are like this and this is still not clear evidence, experts are still continuing to study to come up with accurate results.
2. Methods of treatment and diagnosis of Enterovirus D68
To diagnose the disease, the doctor will perform a sample of blood or secretions from the patient's nose and throat. Should choose a reputable medical facility with a system of modern equipment to accurately test patients for Enterovirus D68 or not.
Currently, there is no specific antiviral drug or treatment regimen for the disease. The main treatment method is to use anti-inflammatory, antipyretic,
bronchodilator and common antibiotics to improve symptoms of cough, fever and fatigue for patients. You should follow your doctor's prescription to prevent dangerous complications.
Children with symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, cough
Advice for you: When your child has serious symptoms, take him to the doctor early for timely medical examination and treatment.
To prevent Enterovirus D86 as well as other respiratory-related diseases, parents should pay attention to the following:
• Remind children to regularly wash their hands with clean water and antibacterial soap. Note, teach children to wash their hands properly and the washing process must last for at least 20 seconds.
• Teach children not to rub their eyes, or put their hands over their nose and mouth.
• Do not let children come into close contact with sick people.
• Do not share personal items with the sick person, nor hug or kiss or eat with the sick person.
• When coughing, you should use your sleeve to cover your mouth, do not use your hand to cover your mouth because it is easy to spread germs.
• Regularly clean the house, keep things neat and clean, disinfect places and objects that children often touch such as doorknobs and toys. When the family has a patient related to the respiratory tract, special attention should be paid to this.
• When you're sick, you shouldn't go out either.
For children with asthma, the risk of this virus is also higher than other healthy children, so parents need to take care of their children more carefully. For example, strictly follow the doctor's instructions, give your child the right medicine at the right time, in the right dose, always make sure that the child has emergency medicine with him, and fully immunize the child. annual seasonal flu shot. When a child has serious symptoms, it is necessary to take the child to a medical facility as soon as possible.
Teach children to wash their hands frequently and properly to prevent illness
In case your baby has signs of suspected enterovirus D68 disease, you should take your child to medical facilities for early diagnosis, especially when the child has a high fever or shows signs of a prolonged cold. more than 7 days.
There is currently no specific vaccine against Enterovirus D86. Therefore, it is even more important to pay attention to preventing disease and avoiding the spread of disease to keep the body healthy.
