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*There is no specific | *There is no specific antiviral therapy indicated in patients with enterovirus 68 infection. <ref name="cdc"> {{cite web| url=http://www.cdc.gov/non-polio-enterovirus/about/prevention-treatment.html| title= CDC Non-Polio Enterovirus Prevention & Treatment}} </ref> | ||
*Treatment consist of supportive measurements and prevention of complications. | *Treatment consist of supportive measurements and prevention of complications. | ||
*Patients with severe illness may require hospitalization and close follow-up. | *Patients with severe illness may require hospitalization and close follow-up. | ||
Revision as of 17:19, 8 September 2014
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Alejandro Lemor, M.D. [2]
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Overview
There is no treatment for enterovirus 68 infection. Current management of these patients is based on supportive care towards symptom relief and prevention of complications.
Medical Therapy
Supportive care
- There is no specific antiviral therapy indicated in patients with enterovirus 68 infection. [1]
- Treatment consist of supportive measurements and prevention of complications.
- Patients with severe illness may require hospitalization and close follow-up.
- Sever cases might require oxygen supplementation and mechanical ventilation.