The Picornavirus belongs to the same genera of viruses as the Enterovirus, Aphthovirus, Cardiovirus, Rhinovirus, and Heptavuris. The viruses in this family can cause a range of diseases including paralysis, meningitis, hepatitis and poliomyelitis. This particular virus dwells in the gastrointestinal system of the host.
Transmission:
The Picornavirus occupies its own Hepatovirus genus of the Picornaviridae viral family. It most commonly travels through the fecal-oral route and most often travels from person-to-person through contaminated water or food.
Symptoms:
In many cases, Picornaviruses have been found to be asymptomatic. However, it is not uncommon for larger symptoms to be present. These may include:
- Aseptic meningitis
- Encephalitis
- Common cold symptoms
- Febrile rash illnesses (hand-foot-and-mouth disease)
- Conjunctivitis
- Herpangina
- Myositis and myocarditis
- Hepatitis