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2014 enterovirus D68 outbreak prevalent in children with asthma
Healio Enterovirus D68 was associated with rampant, severe respiratory illness in children, particularly those with asthma, according to a study presented at the CDC's Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service conference in Atlanta. |
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Boston Globe |
Did enterovirus D68 cause limb paralysis in children?
Boston Globe Tufts's pediatric intensive care unit saw double the usual number of patients during September, as the bug identified as enterovirus D68 triggered severe asthma attacks, mostly in children with underlying lung disease. And then, just as suddenly as it … |
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Toronto Star |
Canadian Man Reuben Deuling Contracts Enterovirus D68, Dies From Asthma …
Medical Daily Enterovirus D68 caused Deuling to have a massive asthma attack, which ultimately killed him earlier this week, reminding the public that adults are not immune. “It's not known to what extent D68 may have caused or contributed to this death, but either … British Columbia: Adult man with severe asthma who died was positive for … Daily Checkup: Enterovirus outbreak and its threat to children shows the need … No local signs of cold-like virus |
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CBC.ca |
Enterovirus D68 linked to death of BC man with asthma
CBC.ca The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has confirmed that a man in his 20s with a history of severe asthma has died after contracting Enterovirus D68. The death was confirmed in a conference call on Friday morning. It is the first death in Canada linked … Breaking: B.C. man with asthma first death linked to enterovirus D68 in Canada Dr. Jeff Hersh: The enterovirus is not new |
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Dallas Morning News |
Enterovirus D-68 confirmed on Central Coast
KSBW The Central Coast WE SHOULD ALSO KEEP AN EXTRA EYE ON CHILDREN WITH ASTHMA. RE-96FR If they don't get well quickly, seek medical attention because the sooner you treat somebody with a respiratory infection, particularly EVD-68 that may have asthma, the … San Juan County hit by first case of D68 enterovirus HEALTH Q&A: Essential facts about Ebola and the enterovirus California enterovirus-D68 cases jump to 14, including one in Solano County |
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KSBW The Central Coast |
Santa Cruz resident infected with enterovirus D68, health officials say
KSBW The Central Coast Parents should seek medical attention immediately for children who are having any breathing difficulty (wheezing, difficulty speaking or eating, belly pulling in with breaths, blueness around the lips), particularly if the child suffers from asthma … California enterovirus-D68 cases jump to 14, including one in Solano County Two Fenton students get Enterovirus D68 illness; Health department says there … San Juan County hit by first case of D68 enterovirus |
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New York Times |
San Juan County hit by first case of D68 enterovirus
Journal of the San Juan Islands “Parents and teachers should watch children for difficulty breathing or wheezing, particularly in children with a history of asthma”, San Juan County Health Officer Dr. Frank James said, adding, “These children may become very ill and require emergency … 22 enterovirus cases confirmed from Maria Fareri Schools, medical experts looking out for Enterovirus D68 Outbreak of 'Enterovirus D68' spreads in San Juan County |
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Kids with asthma at risk for Enterovirus 68
Washington Post … – Anthony Fauci of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases says the widespread nature of the Enterovirus 68 outbreak is surprising. He says children with asthma are especially at risk for the respiratory infection. () … |
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Jackson Clarion Ledger |
Asthma sufferers, young more prone to enterovirus
Jackson Clarion Ledger Children and young adults get the sickest, and it triggers attacks for people with asthma. Enterovirus symptoms are similar to a cold: fever, runny nose, sneezing, cough and body aches. Severe symptoms for asthma sufferers may include coughing … Protecting your children against Enterovirus D68 How dangerous is this new respiratory enterovirus? Kids with Asthma at Greatest Risk from EV-D68 |
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Denver school for asthmatic children says 20 percent of student body had enterovirus.
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