A 10-year-old girl died in a Rhode Island hospital after an unusual combination between the Enterovirus D68 and a bacterial infection. Neither the name of the girl, nor the name of the hospital have been disclosed. EV-D68 is not an unusual virus and certainly not a reason to panic. During this time of year, infections with EV-D68 are quite common. Between 10 and 15 million people are expected … [Read more...]
Hundreds of Children Hospitalized due to Respiratory Virus
A respiratory virus has prompted the hospitalization of hundreds of children from Ohio, Colorado, Missouri, Illinois and other states. The virus is suspected to have affected at least 10 states. All suspects diagnosed with cold-like symptoms in the last few weeks were linked to the human enterovirus 68 and immediately hospitalized. Officials say that the illness has yet to be officially … [Read more...]