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ECHO virus infection    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Nonpolio Enterovirus infection

Definition:

ECHO infection is a group of infections caused by one of several types of ECHO viruses. This can cause a wide range of diseases including rashes, respiratory illness, croup-like syndromes, and non-specific fevers.

Causes and Risks


ECHO viruses belong to a group of viruses called Enterovirus. ECHO virus infections are not uncommon. ECHO virus infections most commonly take the form of gastrointestinal infection and skin rashes.

More serious infections are seen less frequently, but are of significant importance. As many as 1 out of 5 cases of aseptic meningitis (meningitis not caused by bacteria) is thought to be caused by ECHO virus.

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