A serious case of enterovirus 71 was recorded in Taiwan, and the Taiwan Centers of Disease Control (CDC) made the announcement to remind the public that enterovirus is often prominent from April to September, though it can potentially be reported earlier. The main symptoms of the virus are fever, running nose, and cough. The virus is spread through the mouth, feces, droplets, or touch. Children and adults are both susceptible to illness.
Two new mild cases of enterovirus 71 have been confirmed in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Both cases were from the north. A 1-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl. They displayed signs like a fever, breathlessness, and stomachache. He was admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment after being evaluated for a possible myocarditis, and now that his health has stabilized, he can resume his normal activities.
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The promotion of enterovirus preventions of Taiwan Centers of Disease Control.Photo provided by CDC
According to the data of the CDC, from March 5 to March 11, 2023, there were 2,332 outpatient and emergency visits to enterovirus in Taiwan. The general public need to be more cautious since enteroviruses of many varieties, including enterovirus D68 and Kexacki A, are active in the neighborhood and pose a threat of spreading epidemics.
The CDC cautions parents and other caregivers of young children to pay particular attention to their well-being because enterovirus 71 is likely to cause issues with the neurological system. Send someone to the hospital as quickly as possible for treatment if they have significant symptoms such as muscle twitching (unexplained shock or sudden muscular spasm), recurrent vomiting, shortness of breath, or a rapid heartbeat.
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The promotion of enterovirus preventions of Taiwan Centers of Disease Control.Photo provided by 1922防疫達人 Facebook
The CDC urges people to wash their hands properly before returning home or eating, especially during the enterovirus epidemic period. They also advise people to take young children who exhibit symptoms such as weakness, lethargy, unconsciousness, shock, persistent vomiting, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, and other symptoms to the hospital as soon as possible. Toll-free epidemic prevention hotline 1922 (or 0800-001922) to inquire or visit the CDC website for pertinent information.
