The Enterovirus - Introduction A group of viruses consisting of Coxsackie Viruses Groups A and B, poliomyelitis viruses, ECHO viruses and other enteroviruses. They are universally present all around the world and are more active in summer and early autumn. The modes of infection are by direct contact with oral or nasal secretions of infected persons, feces and droplets. Children under 10 are more likely to be infected though occasionally there are cases of adults.
Infection is more likely in overcrowded places.
Clinical Symptoms of Enterovirus Infections Incubation period is from 3 to 5days. Many of those infected are either without or with only mild clinical symptoms. Many recover without treatment in a few days. The process lasts for seven to ten days. A few may develop complications such as aseptic meningitis, encephalitis, myocarditis, pericarditis, pneumonia, and paralysis.