Enterovirus -- Spain
An outbreak of an enterovirus that can cause severe illness has already affected 60 children in Catalonia, according to the most recent figures released by the regional health department. Of these, 29 were hospitalized after suffering a form of encephalitis, which causes inflammation of the brain stem and cerebellum. Health authorities said most of the children are recovering well, although 2 remain in a serious condition.
Similar outbreaks have been reported in Bulgaria, the United States
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