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What are common symptoms of Enterovirus D68?

The most common symptoms of Enterovirus D68 are fever, sneezing, runny nose, cough and body aches; plus, some kids may wheeze and have muscle weakness. Lisa Thornton, MD, explains these symptoms and what to look out for.

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