What are enteroviruses?

What are enteroviruses?

Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that cause different types of contagious infections. In total, there are more than 300 types of enteroviruses.

EV-D68 is an enterovirus subtype that affects the respiratory system. Healthcare providers place EV-D68 in the nonpolio enterovirus category. There are more than 100 nonpolio enteroviruses.

Like the virus that causes polio, some of these enteroviruses affect the nervous system. They cause a range of health problems, including:

• AFM.
• Hand, foot and mouth disease.
• Meningitis and encephalitis.