Morphine Prince 109,683 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 (NEWSY) More than 900 children and teenagers across Colorado have been sickened by a mysterious respiratory illness that is putting patients in hospitals' intensive care units for treatment, according to local doctors. The disease, which is called human enterovirus 68, has not been seen previously in Denver, Dr. Raju Meyappan, who works at the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, according to CBS affiliate KCNC-TV. HLN says doctors believe human enterovirus 68 may be related to a similar strain that causes the common cold. "What doctor Meyappan is seeing is how quickly this virus becomes life threatening especially in kids with even mild asthma," KCNC-TV said. HLN reports: "Doctors think a virus related to one of those that causes the common cold is creating the outbreak." People infected with the virus initially experience cold-like symptoms including fever, sneezing, coughing and body aches -- making it difficult to properly diagnose until more serious symptoms show up like that of teenager Will Cornejo."To go from a cold to being probably minutes away from death, that's kind of scary," said Matt Cornejo, the teen's father, who talked with ABC affiliate KMGH-TV."He just passed out, had his eyes rolled back in his head," Cornejo's mom told local TV station KRDO-TV. Although Colorado is one of the states experiencing the most severe outbreaks -- the rest of the U.S. isn't in the clear. Just like the common cold, enterovirus 68 seems to spread easily. CNN reports: "Health officials in ten other states from North Carolina to Oklahoma have also reported suspected outbreaks." Al Jazeera says: "Some states are reporting seventy new cases a day. Kansas, Illinois, Ohio and Indiana are among them but Colorado and Missouri have been hit the hardest." Because viruses are not treatable with antibiotics, doctors have been giving patients steroids and medication to help improve breathing - as respiratory problems seem to be the most threatening symptom. But the majority of the emphasis is being put on prevention. That includes washing your hands, disinfecting items that are touched often and avoiding touching your face, especially your eyes and nose. Fortunately, there are no reports of any deaths from this outbreak. Source: http://www.aol.com/article/2014/09/07/mystery-respiratory-virus-plagues-thousands-across-the-US/20958516/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,888 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 It's the marijuana This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoxo cupcakke 4,781 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Uh oh. I live in one of those states Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,683 Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 It's the marijuana How did I not see it sooner? Of course! See? This is what happens when life threatening d--gs are legalized! #BanPotForTheChildren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disregard 50 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 It's starting already! http://gagadaily.com/index.php/topic/120883-gagas-ice-bucket-challenge-makes-kid-burst-into-tears/ :thirst: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VISION 52 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Just last night I had a terrible dream where I saw a few dead bodies lying everywhere on the ground who noone bothered to touch because they died from some kind of virus And I don't pay that much attention to media tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayman 6,251 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Is it really a mystery virus if they have identified what it is though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey 3,017 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Ebola perhaps? "I am the world's greatest person that does not want to let people into the country."—US President Donald J. Trump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus 1,494 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I live in Missouri. So many people on campus have this weird respiratory problem. It's just coughing. That's all. No other symptoms. Anyway, I hope this doesn't get too serious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKYER 2 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 inb4 zombie outbreak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 117,091 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 OMG, zombie apocalypse might be real afterall! I live in Missouri. So many people on campus have this weird respiratory problem. It's just coughing. That's all. No other symptoms. Anyway, I hope this doesn't get too serious. OMGGGG! Be careful, Prom Boo!! :eww: (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ ᶠʳᵒⁿᵗ ᵗᵒʷᵃʳᵈ ᵉⁿᵉᵐʸ (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morbid 124 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I live in Colorado... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus 1,494 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 OMG, zombie apocalypse might be real afterall! OMGGGG! Be careful, Prom Boo!! I've been coughing for weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogFood 1,649 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Uh oh, I live in Ohio I hope I don't get it Is it insensitive to keep putting: MEGHAN TRAINOR | Katy Perry | Taylor Swift | Lady Gaga | Rihanna | Ariana Grande | Beyoncé | Nicki Minaj | Sam Smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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