Enterovirus

Enterovirus is a group of RNA viruses that enter the human body through the gastrointestinal tract. The main site of replication of enteroviruses is the intestine, from where they can spread to other organs and tissues, in particular to the central nervous system.

Enteroviruses include:

  1. Coxsackieviruses cause a variety of diseases, from mild respiratory infections to myocarditis and meningitis.

  2. Polioviruses are the causative agents of poliomyelitis, a dangerous infectious disease that can lead to paralysis of the limbs.

  3. Hepatitis A virus causes infectious inflammation of the liver.

  4. Enterovirus 71 can cause outbreaks of serous meningitis.

Thus, enteroviruses pose a threat to human health because they can infect vital organs. Timely diagnosis and treatment of enteroviral infections are of great importance to prevent severe complications.



Enterovirus is a group of RNA viruses from the family Picornaviridae. Enteroviruses are transmitted by the fecal-oral route and multiply in the human intestine. From there they can spread to other organs and tissues, including the central nervous system.

The main representatives of enteroviruses include:

  1. Coxsackie viruses - cause fever, rash, conjunctivitis and myocarditis.

  2. Poliomyelitis virus - affects the nervous system, causing flaccid paralysis.

  3. ECHO viruses are the cause of serous meningitis, encephalitis and other neurological diseases.

  4. Hepatitis A virus is the causative agent of infectious hepatitis A.

Enterovirus infections most often occur in a mild form, but some strains can cause severe illness and complications. Diagnosis is based on detection of virus RNA in blood, cerebrospinal fluid and feces. There is no specific treatment, symptomatic therapy is carried out. Prevention includes proper personal hygiene and vaccination.



Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that can cause various diseases in humans. They enter the body through the gastrointestinal tract and then multiply in the central nervous system.

Enteroviruses can cause many diseases, including meningitis, encephalitis, myocarditis, pericarditis and others. They can also cause diarrhea, vomiting and other gastrointestinal illnesses.

Enteroviruses include two main types of viruses: coxsackieviruses and polioviruses. Coxsackie viruses cause diseases such as herpetic meningitis and encephalitis. Polioviruses cause polio-like diseases.

Various methods such as vaccination and treatment are used to combat enteroviruses. Vaccination is the most effective method of preventing enteroviral diseases. Treatment includes the use of antibiotics, antivirals and other medications.

In general, enteroviruses pose a serious threat to human health, so measures must be taken to prevent and treat them.