Enterovirus 68 symptoms - A four year old boy named Eli Waller from New Jersey died from enterovirus 68 in his sleep. However, notable from the case of Eli Waller is that he did not show enterovirus 68 symptoms.
The disease enterovirus 68 is a respiratory illness out of more than a 100 enterovirus. The diseases is usually at its peak during the beginning of fall and end of summer. Enterovirus 68 targets children with asthma but also affects teenagers and infants who have come into direct contact with the infection. Enterovirus 68 symptoms include sneezing, cough, runny nose, fever and body pains. Other enterovirus 68 symptoms such as difficulty in breathing or wheezing indicate a severe infection.
The enterovirus 68 symptoms however were not noted in Eli Waller. Waller, a four year old boy from New Jersey, had gone to bed but had never woken up. Health officials have confirmed that Eli had been infected with enterovirus 68.
"I think Eli's case is the exception to the other cases around the country. He had no signs of any illness that night, and his passing was sudden and shocking," stated New Jersey health officer, Jeffrey Plunkett.
Four patients tested positive with the enterovirus 68 have died. In Rhode Island, a 10-year old girl infected with Staphylococcus aureus sepis had died. Her infection had been associated with the enterovirus 68.
At least 43 states have been confirmed to have patients infected with enterovirus 68. The virus often starts out with symptoms of the common cold that usually goes unnoticed by parents. The Center of Disease Control and Prevention have released preventive measures to go uninfected by the disease. These measures include washing hands, staying home when sick and avoiding people who have colds and coughs.
Once the child exhibits enterovirus 68 symptoms, it is best to get immediate medical attention.
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