Symptoms of enterovirus D86 to watch for in kids
Posted by staff / September 15, 2014
Respiratory illness enterovirus D86 has spread to the northeastern United States, and if you haven’t heard about it and have small children, you’ll want to be on the lookout for symptoms.
Though children with asthma are particularly vulnerable, even those without it are having to seek emergency medical treatment, so if a cold turns very bad quickly, head to the local hospital.
Here’s what to look for:
Children who contract enterovirus D68 first suffer from what appears to be a common cold, with symptoms including a runny nose, coughing, and sneezing, according to [Dr. Richard] Besser.
The symptoms then escalate to difficulty breathing. Besser said parents should look out for their children exhibiting signs of wheezing, difficulty eating or speaking, and blueness around the lips.
The best prevention is frequent hand-washing, but we all know how fast bugs spread when school is in session, so stay on the lookout.
Full story at Yahoo News.
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Enterovirus D68 not 86