The genus Enterovirus contains a large number of viruses spread via the gastrointestinal and respiratory routes that produce a broad range of illnesses in patients of all ages. Many of the manifestations predominantly affect infants and young children. Etiology Enteroviruses…
The human enteroviruses and parechoviruses are members of the Picornaviridae family that are commonly transmitted by enteric and respiratory routes. They cause a wide spectrum of illnesses in people of all ages. The enteroviruses are divided among 4 species within…
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## Enteroviruses (EVs), which have been classified into four species (A, B, C, and D), are positive-sense, single-stranded RNA viruses within the Picornaviridae family. They cause a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, including common childhood illnesses (e.g., acute febrile illness,…