Enteroviruses

Enteroviruses (Enteroviridae) are a family of viruses that can cause various diseases in humans and animals. Enteroviruses come in many forms, including enteric viruses that cause gastrointestinal infections and viruses associated with nerve diseases such as polio and tick-borne encephalitis.

Enteroviruses can be spread through contact with an infected person or animal, such as coughing or sneezing, or through contaminated hands or surfaces. They can be resistant to environmental factors such as low temperatures and drying, but are quickly killed when exposed to high temperatures and ultraviolet light.

Clinical manifestations of enterovirus infections can range from mild to severe. They can manifest as fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In some cases, enteroviruses can also cause neurological disorders such as meningitis, encephalitis and polyradiculoneuritis.

Treatment of enterovirus infection usually includes supportive care such as rehydration, antipyretics, and antibiotics if necessary. Antiviral drugs such as interferon alpha may also be used and may help reduce the severity of the infection.

Prevention of enterovirus infections includes maintaining good hygiene, avoiding contact with infected people and animals, and using personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves.

Overall, enteroviruses are an important group of viruses that require serious public health attention, especially due to their ability to cause severe disease and high morbidity rates.

Enterovirus infection is a disease caused by viruses of the Picornaviridae family. It is characterized by a varied clinical picture and can manifest itself in the form of acute respiratory infections, neurological and exanthem manifestations. Enterovirus infection is most common in children's groups, but can be detected in adults and even older people. One of the features of the disease is its ability to steadily spread to an increasing number of people, leading to mass destruction and causing pathological changes in many organs and systems of the human body, as well as in the environment as a whole.