Art and Science of Laboratory Medicine

Art and Science of Laboratory Medicine

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Bad Cold or Enterovirus 68?

Enterovirus 68 is a virus that causes cold-like symptoms that is currently being seen in the USA Midwest. It has been around since the 1960’s and first discovered in California with just a few cluster of cases. Now, it is showing itself again and is slowly creeping across the country. It’s hard to tell the difference between the two, but Pia Pannaraj, MD, Infectious Diseases specialist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles speaks on how parents should treat their kids’ symptoms and when to seek medical attention.

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Bad Cold or Enterovirus 68?

Source: Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

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