enterovirus-d68

Hundreds of Kids Sick as Rare Respiratory Virus Sweeps Through U.S.

Aleksander Chan · 09/08/14 07:21AM

In the space of a month, hundreds of children across America have been admitted to the hospital with breathing problems that the Centers for Disease control suspect to be Enterovirus D68, a rare virus that causes cold and asthma-like symptoms that can quickly turn severe. Children's Hospital Colorado in Denver has seen more than 900 children with respiratory problems between Aug. 8 and Sept. 4, ABC News reports—85 were admitted, some to intensive care.