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"The potentially deadly enterovirus D68 has arrived on the Central Coast. On Friday the California Department of Public Health confirmed that a resident who lives in Santa Cruz was infected with enterovirus D68.Health officials did not provide details about the patient. The Santa Cruz diagnosis brought the total number of Californians sickened with enterovirus D68 this year to 14.Children are most susceptible to the respiratory illness, especially kids with asthma. Enterovirus can lead to paralysis, and in the most severe cases, death.The health department stated, \"The virus likely spreads from person to person when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or touches contaminated surfaces. Symptoms of EV-D68 include fever, runny nose, sneezing, cough, and body and muscle aches. EV-D68 can rarely cause neurologic illness. Parents should seek medical attention immediately for children who are having any breathing difficulty (wheezing, difficulty speaking or eating, belly pulling in with breaths, blueness around the lips), particularly if the child suffers from asthma. There is no specific treatment for persons with EV-D68, nor is there a vaccine to prevent it.\"The best way to prevent transmission of enteroviruses is to:Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after changing diapers.Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.Avoid kissing, hugging, and sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are sick.Disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone is sick.What you need to know: Enterovirus"
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