NIH Launches Trial for Potential Enterovirus D68 Treatment
The NIH is conducting a clinical trial to assess the safety and optimal dosage of an investigational monoclonal antibody developed from blood of recovering patients.
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NIH Launches Trial for Potential Enterovirus D68 Treatment
The NIH is conducting a clinical trial to assess the safety and optimal dosage of an investigational monoclonal antibody developed from blood of recovering patients.
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Infectious Disease: What is Tomato Flu?
Scientists are still trying to identify exactly what this virus is. It has been referred to as tomato flu because of the painful red blisters it produces on the body, and it is very contagious.
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Enterovirus D68 Tied to Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Epidemiological researchers have found more evidence of links between the respiratory virus enterovirus D68 and acute flaccid myelitis, a rare, paralyzing neurologic disease.
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CDC: Enterovirus D68 Possibly Linked to Acute Flaccid Myelitis
A CDC report reveals the timeline of enterovirus D68 closely resembles that of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a mysterious polio-like illness that has caused paralysis in children.
Read MoreCDC: Only One Child Has Recovered from EV-D68 Suspected Paralysis Outbreak
The CDC has announced that only one child has fully recovered in 103 confirmed cases of children experiencing a sudden onset of acute limb weakness that may be associated with Enterovirus-D68.
Read MoreUnexplained, Polio-like Illness Has Paralyzed 75 Kids
An unexplained, polio-like illness has affected 75 children across the country, according to the CDC, which is unsure if the illnesses are directly related to enterovirus D68.
Read MoreAmerican Lung Association Offers Advice for Combating EV-D68
As Enterovirus D68 infections continue to spread across the United States, the American Lung Association offers tips on how to protect your child from infection and what to do if your child is struck by the virus.
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Respiratory Enterovirus Reaches Massachusetts
Massachusetts has seen a spike in pediatric ER visits due to breathing trouble, evidence that Enterovirus 68 (EV-D68) may have reached the state.
Read MoreEnterovirus-D68 Is Now Coast to Coast
The once-rare type of enterovirus has spread coast to coast to 22 states, up from 6 just a week ago, according to the CDC.
Read MoreCDC Confirms Enterovirus D68 in 16 States
The CDC has updated the number of confirmed enterovirus D68 cases to include 140 people in 16 states.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About the Enterovirus Outbreak
The rare virus suspected of sickening over 1,000 kids can start out like the common cold but quickly evolve into something much more serious, health officials say.
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