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 specific antiviral 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[1][2]
- There is no specific antiviral 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.
References
- ↑ "CDC Non-Polio Enterovirus Prevention & Treatment".
- ↑ Abzug, Mark J. (2014). "The enteroviruses: Problems in need of treatments". Journal of Infection. 68: S108–S114. doi:10.1016/j.jinf.2013.09.020. ISSN 0163-4453.