Enterovirus infections

What are the symptoms of enterovirus infections?
It will take two to twenty days for symptoms to appear. For most people infected with enterovirus, no or only slight symptoms are observed. Most cases will recover in a few days on their own. Typical symptoms include blisters and ulcers in the mouth, hands, and feet, and probably with associated fever. The course of the disease may take seven to ten days. Rarely, a person infected with enterovirus may develop complications of aseptic meningitis, encephalitis, mycocarditis, pericarditis, pneumonia, and paralysis.

Three tips to prevent enterovirus infections.
1.To improve resistance to the infection
One may improve one's resistance through balanced diet and nutrition, regular exercises, appropriate work/rest schedule, and adequate sleep.

2.Avoid contact with infected persons
Avoid entering crowded places and contact with persons suspected to be infected. Pay attention to personal hygiene and frequent washing of toys will reduce the spread of viruses to infants and toddlers. To avoid spreading viruses to others or being infected by others, improvement of general household cleanliness and proper ventilation, and wearing masks when necessary will help.

3.To seek proper medical care
To seek medical care as soon as possible once the child get infected, and take a leave (for at least one week) for adequate rest at home. Most people infected with enterovirus will completely recover. Pay special attention to symptoms of somnolence, unconsciousness, myasthenia, tachypnoea, repeated/persistent fever, spasm, and paralysis.