Enterovirus 68 medical therapy

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 medical therapy indicated in patients with enterovirus 68 infection.
• 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.