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This thin section transmission electron micrograph (TEM) reveals numerous, spheroid-shaped Enterovirus-D68 (EV-D68) virions, which are members of the family Picornaviridae.
Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) is one of more than 100 non-polio enteroviruses. This virus was first identified in California in 1962.
EV-D68 can cause mild to severe respiratory illness.
- Mild symptoms may include fever, runny nose, sneezing, cough, and body and muscle aches.
- Severe symptoms may include wheezing and difficulty breathing.
Anyone with respiratory illness should contact their doctor if they are having difficulty breathing or if their symptoms are getting worse.
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2014
Cynthia S. Goldsmith, Yiting Zhang
CDC - National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases; Division of Viral Diseases; Non-Polio Enterovirus; Enterovirus D68
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