Human echovirus 9
Human echovirus 9
Human echovirus 9 (pronounced: eeko-virus nine), also known as HEV-9, is a type of Enterovirus that primarily affects humans. The term "echovirus" is an acronym for Enteric Cytopathic Human Orphan virus, indicating that it was originally not associated with any known disease.
Etymology
The term "echovirus" was coined in the mid-20th century, derived from the initial letters of Enteric Cytopathic Human Orphan, with the "orphan" implying that when the virus was discovered, it was not associated with any known disease. The number "9" signifies that it was the ninth such virus to be discovered.
Symptoms and Transmission
Human echovirus 9 is known to cause a variety of illnesses, including aseptic meningitis, encephalitis, myocarditis, and acute flaccid paralysis. It is transmitted primarily through the fecal-oral route, but can also be spread through respiratory droplets.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis of HEV-9 infection is typically made through laboratory testing of cerebrospinal fluid, blood, or feces. Treatment is primarily supportive, as there is currently no specific antiviral therapy for echovirus infections.
Related Terms
- Enterovirus: A genus of positive-sense single-stranded RNA viruses associated with several human and mammalian diseases.
- Aseptic meningitis: A condition characterized by inflammation of the meninges, not caused by bacteria.
- Encephalitis: Inflammation of the brain, often due to infection.
- Myocarditis: Inflammation of the heart muscle.
- Acute flaccid paralysis: A sudden onset of weakness and floppiness in any part of the body of a child.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Human echovirus 9
- Wikipedia's article - Human echovirus 9
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