Parechovirus
IV: +ssRNA
Picornavirus
Spread by respiratory secretions or stool
Rapid onset acute sepsis-like illness
Erythematous confluent rash
Severe in <3m
Fever >38C AND
Irritability
Maculopapular or erythematous rash
Abdominal distention
Diarrhoea
Tachycardia
Tachypnoea
Encephalitis
Myoclonic jerks
Hepatitis
Ix
PCR for HPeV
Stool or CSF best
NPA/Throat swab also pick up some
Complications:
Volvulus
Intussusception
Picornavirus
Spread by respiratory secretions or stool
Rapid onset acute sepsis-like illness
Erythematous confluent rash
Severe in <3m
Fever >38C AND
Irritability
Maculopapular or erythematous rash
Abdominal distention
Diarrhoea
Tachycardia
Tachypnoea
Encephalitis
Myoclonic jerks
Hepatitis
Ix
PCR for HPeV
Stool or CSF best
NPA/Throat swab also pick up some
Complications:
Volvulus
Intussusception