New promise for treatment of enterovirus infections

Feeling a bit under the weather? There’s a decent chance you’re suffering from an infection with an enterovirus. Enteroviruses are a commonly encountered virus, especially in the summer and fall. They can cause a variety of symptoms, from cold-like symptoms such as runny nose or fever to more serious sequelae such as meningitis or encephalitis. In 2014, an outbreak of enterovirus D68 correlated with nearly 100 cases of acute flaccid paralysis, though no specific cause has been identified (and there are additional viruses also under investigation). Most people infected with enteroviruses experience only mild, if any, disease, but those who suffer severe cases illustrate the importance of developing treatments for this disease.

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New promise for treatment of enterovirus infections

Source: mBiosphere