2014 Enterovirus D68 outbreak

States with lab-confirmed cases of Enterovirus D68.[1]

In August 2014, Enterovirus D68 caused clusters of respiratory disease in the United States. Cases of EV-D68 have occurred in the U.S. for decades, having first been detected in California in 1962. According to the Division of Viral Diseases at the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases EV-D68 "is one of the most rarely reported serotypes, with only 26 reports throughout the 36-year study period (1970 through 2006)."[2]

History

The outbreak began in 11, mostly Midwestern, states and was first confirmed in Kansas City, Missouri, and Chicago.[3] By mid-September there were 145 suspected cases, including Colorado, Louisiana, Alabama, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Michigan, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Montana, Kentucky, Kansas, Oklahoma, Indiana, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin (Including one involving a previously asthmatic non-immunocompromised adult). In Canada in September 2014, 49 cases of the virus were confirmed in Alberta,[4] three in British Columbia, and over 100 in Ontario.[5][6] Health officials reported Los Angeles County's first case of viral infection on October 1, 2014. By October 2, 6 more cases had been reported in California: four in San Diego County, and one each in Ventura and Alameda counties.[7]

The CDC later reported that from mid-August to Oct. 10, 691 people in 46 states and the District of Columbia had come down with a respiratory illness caused by EV-D68. Five children died.[2]

Epidemiology

The outbreak is the largest ever reported in North America. Enterovirus infections are not rare there are millions every year but has been isolated this year is unknown. One possibility is that CDC after the outbreak began looking for the virus.[8] CDC received specimens for lab testing than usual this year due to the outbreak hospitalizations.[9] The surveillance shows that a number of cases are admitted to hospital each year.[10] Children infected with the illness known D68 have died in the past month.[11] The Midwest has been hit in this outbreak. That may be because people have immunity undetected outbreaks.[12] Previously in the United States EV-D68 was uncommon. A total of cases occurred according to the National Surveillance System. Outbreak represents a growth in the incidence.[13] Clusters of disease in the United States were reported in August. Was identified from 83% of cases. Investigations found cases to be widespread across the United States.[14]


Prevention

No vaccine for D68 exists currently. Prevention of the outbreak affecting oneself is possible by regular handwashing and other forms of infection control.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Non-Polio Enterovirus Infection: States with Lab-confirmed Enterovirus D68 - CDC". Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Is CDC Hiding Enterovirus Link To Illegal Alien Kids? 536 Comments". Investor's Business Daily. 2014-10-17. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Severe Respiratory Illness Associated with Enterovirus D68 — Missouri and Illinois, 2014". Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) (CDC). 63(Early Release): 1–2. September 8, 2014. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  4. ↑ Herriman, Robert (23 September 2014). "Confirmed enterovirus D68 cases in Alberta rise to 49". Outbreak News Today. The Global Dispatch, Inc. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
  5. ↑ "Enterovirus D68: 3 confirmed cases in B.C.'s Lower Mainland". CBC News. 16 September 2014. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  6. ↑ Carville, Olivia (24 September 2014). "100 Ontario children infected with vicious EV-D68 virus". Toronto Star. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
  7. ↑ "Enterovirus D68: Eight California cases of rare illness; some patients suffer paralysis". Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  8. ↑ http://www.virology.ws/2014/10/15/enterovirus-d68-infections-in-north-america/
  9. ↑ http://www.cdc.gov/non-polio-enterovirus/outbreaks/EV-D68-outbreaks.html
  10. ↑ http://www.eurosurveillance.org/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=20935
  11. ↑ http://sharylattkisson.com/polio-like-outbreak-claims-fifth-life-in-u-s/
  12. 1 2 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/10/09/354819773/4-things-weve-learned-about-enterovirus-d68-and-1-mystery
  13. ↑ http://www.pharmacytimes.com/news/Enterovirus-D68-How-Did-the-Current-Outbreak-Begin
  14. ↑ http://genomea.asm.org/content/2/6/e01201-14.full
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