ECHO virus infection

Alternative names:

enterovirus infection

Treatment:

ECHO virus infections tend to be self-limiting. No specific anti-viral medications are available for ECHO virus infection.

Expectations (prognosis):

Recovery without intervention is expectedin less severe types of illness. Diseases such as pericarditis and myocarditis may cause severe disease and occasionally be fatal.

Complications:

Complications vary with the site and type of infection. Myocarditis and pericarditis may be fatal while other types of infection improve spontaneously.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you have symptoms suggestive of any of the diseases listed above.