{"id":454,"date":"2025-10-10T06:37:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T13:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getasecondopinion.ai\/blog\/?p=454"},"modified":"2025-12-06T09:43:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T17:43:30","slug":"rising-cases-of-enterovirus-d68-in-the-united-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getasecondopinion.ai\/blog\/health-info\/seasonal\/rising-cases-of-enterovirus-d68-in-the-united-states\/","title":{"rendered":"Rising Cases of Enterovirus D68 in the United States\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EV\u2011D68 is back on people\u2019s radar. It\u2019s a respiratory virus that most often looks like a regular cold, but it can sometimes cause worse breathing problems in children and, rarely, a serious neurological condition called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). Over the last couple of years, multiple kinds of surveillance \u2014 clinical testing, pediatric hospital networks, genomic labs, and wastewater monitoring, have shown more EV\u2011D68 activity in parts of the United States than many communities have seen recently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide explains, in plain language, what the data are showing, how the virus usually behaves, who\u2019s at higher risk, what symptoms to watch for, how doctors test and treat patients, and practical steps families and communities can take to reduce risk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why we\u2019re seeing more EV\u2011D68 now<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before COVID\u201119, EV\u2011D68 tended to show up every late summer or early fall, often following a roughly biennial pattern. When the pandemic changed how we live with less face-to-face interactions, more masks, fewer school exposures &#8211; lots of people missed routine contact with common viruses. That left bigger groups of children with less immunity than usual. As COVID\u2011era restrictions relaxed, EV\u2011D68 returned in less predictable ways, and surveillance in 2024\u20132025 documented wider and sometimes patchy circulation across different areas of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two important points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Routine lab tests often report a generic \u201centerovirus\/rhinovirus\u201d positive result; only a subset of samples are typed to confirm EV\u2011D68, so official counts are indicators, not a complete tally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wastewater surveillance can detect rising EV\u2011D68 signals in a community before many people go to the doctor, giving an early heads\u2011up to local health officials and hospitals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How we know it\u2019s rising: the sources of data<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the main tools public health uses to track EV\u2011D68 and what each tells us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National typing data (NESS): When labs submit typed enterovirus results, NESS shows what types are being found across the U.S. In 2024, EV\u2011D68 made up a large share of typed enterovirus specimens submitted to that system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sentinel pediatric surveillance (NVSN and hospital networks): These systems test children with serious respiratory illness and give a clearer picture of how many kids are getting sick enough to go to the hospital.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Genomic sequencing studies: Academic and public health labs sequence EV\u2011D68 to see which subclades are spreading and whether any genetic changes might affect behavior or severity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wastewater monitoring: Municipal and academic wastewater programs detect viral RNA shed into sewage. Elevated EV\u2011D68 signals in wastewater have shown up in some regions and often line up with later clinical increases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No single source gives the full picture, but when these streams line up \u2014 more enterovirus\/rhinovirus tests, typed EV\u2011D68 positives, matching wastewater signals, and hospital admissions &#8211; it\u2019s a strong sign that community circulation is up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What EV\u2011D68 typically looks like (symptoms)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people who catch EV\u2011D68 have a mild illness similar to a cold. Typical symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low\u2011grade fever, fatigue, decreased appetite.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sometimes stomach upset, though that\u2019s less common.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More severe respiratory illness can develop, especially in children with asthma or reactive airways disease:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wheezing, chest tightness, fast breathing, severe cough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This can lead to hospital treatment for oxygen or breathing support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Very rarely, EV\u2011D68 has been associated with AFM, which shows up as sudden weakness in one or more limbs and requires emergency evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If someone has sudden limb weakness, severe trouble breathing, or signs of a severe neurologic problem (confusion, neck stiffness, inability to move body parts), they need urgent medical care and public health notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who\u2019s most at risk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Young children: they make up most of the symptomatic cases and hospital visits during EV\u2011D68 surges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children with asthma or chronic lung disease: they\u2019re more likely to develop severe breathing problems and require hospital care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People with weakened immune systems: can have more severe or prolonged illness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For caregivers: make sure children with asthma have a current action plan and quick access to rescue inhalers; that step alone prevents many emergency visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Testing and diagnosis \u2014 what doctors do<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What gets tested<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If a doctor suspects a viral respiratory infection, they\u2019ll usually collect a nasal or nasopharyngeal swab. Most rapid or multiplex tests will tell you whether enterovirus\/rhinovirus RNA is present, but they won\u2019t name the specific enterovirus type (like EV\u2011D68) unless the sample gets sent for typing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When typing is done<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public health or reference labs will perform typing and sequencing when it matters for public health tracking or when patients are severely ill or have neurologic symptoms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If neurologic signs appear<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For suspected AFM, an MRI of the spine and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing are standard parts of the workup, along with early neurology consultation and prompt reporting to public health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Treatment \u2014 what to expect<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no specific antiviral medicine or vaccine for EV\u2011D68. Care focuses on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supportive care at home for mild illness: fluids, rest, fever control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For breathing problems: bronchodilators, oxygen, and in severe cases ventilatory support in the hospital. Children with asthma should follow their asthma action plan and seek care early for increased wheezing or breathing trouble.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For AFM: early hospital care, neurology involvement, and rehabilitation services are key to recovery efforts; long\u2011term deficits can occur, but early support helps outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to reduce the chance of getting or spreading EV\u2011D68<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because there\u2019s no vaccine, prevention is about common\u2011sense steps that cut the spread of respiratory viruses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyday actions to reduce spread<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wash hands frequently with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing; use your elbow if you don\u2019t have a tissue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay home while you\u2019re sick and keep kids home from school or daycare when they\u2019re ill.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean frequently touched surfaces, especially in childcare settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Extra steps for families with higher risk members<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep asthma medications and action plans current; make sure rescue inhalers are easy to find and not expired.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid close contact between sick children and infants or people with weakened immune systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider supporting influenza and COVID\u201119 vaccinations to reduce overall respiratory illness and hospital strain during respiratory seasons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Community steps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Schools and daycares: screen for sick children, enforce exclusion policies when kids have fever or significant respiratory symptoms, and promote hand hygiene.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health systems and public health: use wastewater data, typed surveillance, and hospital burden indicators to time messaging and prepare hospital capacity when signals rise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When to see a doctor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to urgent care or the emergency room if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A child is breathing fast, can\u2019t talk normally because of breathlessness, has blue lips or face, or is very sleepy or hard to wake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone develops sudden weakness in an arm or leg, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, or severe headache with neck stiffness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can\u2019t keep fluids down and signs of dehydration appear in an infant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For moderate symptoms, call your pediatrician to get advice about when to come in and whether testing or emergency treatment is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What public health is doing and what\u2019s next<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right now public health agencies are focusing on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improving lab typing and sequencing for severe or clustered cases so they can track which EV\u2011D68 lineages are spreading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using sentinel pediatric surveillance and hospital data to measure how many children need care and where capacity might be stressed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pairing clinical surveillance with wastewater signals to detect community increases earlier and tailor local guidance and messaging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Researchers are watching viral genetics to see if particular subclades behave differently and studying how often AFM occurs following EV\u2011D68 waves so we can better estimate risks and guide prevention in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick checklist: what parents, clinicians, and communities should do now<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep sick kids home and call your pediatrician if symptoms worsen or breathing problems start.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep asthma plans and medications current and accessible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice hand hygiene and teach kids to cover coughs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clinicians<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consider enterovirus testing for severe pediatric respiratory illness and request typing for severe or neurologic cases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report suspected AFM immediately to public health and coordinate specimen submission for typing\/sequencing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Communities and schools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reinforce exclusion policies, hand hygiene, and cleaning during periods when EV\u2011D68 signals rise in local clinical or wastewater surveillance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share clear guidance with families about when to keep children home and when to seek urgent care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While for most people EV\u2011D68 behaves like a routine respiratory virus; the real focus should be on protecting young children and people with asthma, watching for worrying signs (severe breathing trouble or sudden limb weakness), and leaning on practical steps like hand hygiene, staying home when sick, up\u2011to\u2011date asthma plans, and local public health guidance to reduce risk and strain on hospitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group unauthenticated invisible has-border-color has-accent-2-border-color has-base-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-39b963853d7817e16094319813ac27da has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cfc7485b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:15px;border-radius:30px;background-color:#f7faf9;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Was this post helpful? <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-accent-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-57a06f07059cd5b947b4a6a2984bc7d9\">Get more help with Tailored Second Opinions for Free! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-672d38dd7dc62ecc2eaa116b5ed44ffa wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to explore better options? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-accent-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getasecondopinion.ai\/signup\">Claim your free membership <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-59c35e4ddc9021c0e94db1b211deeb40 wp-block-paragraph\">and start running reports instantly!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sources &amp; Further Reading (9)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ness\/data-vis\/index.html\">National Enterovirus Surveillance System (NESS) <\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/non-polio-enterovirus\/index.html\">CDC Non\u2011polio Enterovirus and Parechovirus resources<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/acute-flaccid-myelitis\/index.html\">CDC Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) surveillance and guidance<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthywater\/surveillance\/wastewater-surveillance\/index.html\">National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS)<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nvsn\/\">New Vaccine Surveillance Network (NVSN)<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdph.ca.gov\/\">California Department of Public Health<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.asm.org\/doi\/10.1128\/jcm.00469-25\">Peer\u2011reviewed genomic surveillance study, Journal of Clinical Microbiology<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfgate.com\/bayarea\/article\/rising-virus-levels-bay-area-21090518.php\">SFGATE local wastewater reporting and coverage &#8211; rising virus levels\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/activities\/surveillance-of-enterovirus\">World Health Organization (WHO) guidance on enterovirus surveillance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EV\u2011D68 is back on people\u2019s radar. It\u2019s a respiratory virus that most often looks like a regular cold, but it can sometimes cause worse breathing problems in children and, rarely, a serious neurological condition called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). 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