ReviewInfectious disease reports2025
Advances in the Treatment of Enterovirus-D68 and Rhinovirus Respiratory Infections.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Molecular detection of endemic coronaviruses and enterovirus D68 in respiratory samples from 2016 in Panama: a retrospective study.Virology journal · 2026Article
- Enterovirus respiratory infection in adults: an overlooked clinical burden emerging in the post-pandemic era.Le infezioni in medicina · 2026Article
- The Gut Microbiome in Enteric Viral Infections: Underlying Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches.Microorganisms · 2025Review
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
objectivesEnterovirus-D68 (EV-D68) and rhinoviruses are major contributors to respiratory illnesses in children, presenting a spectrum of clinical manifestations ranging from asymptomatic cases to severe lower respiratory tract infections. No specific antiviral treatments are currently approved for these viruses.
methodWe conducted a comprehensive literature review of antiviral agents investigated for EV-D68 and rhinovirus infections.
resultsSeveral antiviral candidates are under investigation, each targeting distinct stages of the viral replicative cycle. Capsid-binding agents and monoclonal antibodies prevent viral attachment by blocking receptor-virus interactions. Inhibitors of viral replication proteins disrupt polyprotein processing and replication organelle biogenesis by targeting non-structural viral proteins. Host factor inhibitors impair viral attachment, replication organelle formation, or RNA replication by interfering with critical host pathways.
conclusionsWhile no specific antivirals are yet approved for EV-D68 and rhinovirus infections, emerging therapeutic candidates offer potential avenues for treatment. Continued preclinical and clinical investigation will be essential to validate these approaches and expand the available options for affected patients.
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