Enterovirus D68 Continues to Spread, With Cases in 29 States & DC

September 25, 2014

The virus, which typically lasts a week, starts with symptoms very similar to the common cold, including runny nose, coughing, and wheezing — but it can become severe quickly, leading to difficulty breathing, particularly in children with asthma.

To date, all the reported cases with a single exception have been in children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Enterovirus D68 is most often…

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