Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that often cause illness during the summer and early fall months. The commonly used term "enterovirus" includes the coxsackie viruses, the echoviruses, and the enteroviruses. 

Symptoms:

These viruses often cause a fever, and also may cause:

• Rash
• Respiratory or cold symptoms
• Vomiting with diarrhea 

Hand-foot-mouth disease, a rash that involves those areas of the body, is a common enteroviral infection that occurs in children. More serious illnesses that are caused by these viruses include meningitis, heart infections, and eye infections.

Treatment options:

For mild illnesses caused by the enteroviruses, the best treatment is adequate rest, plenty of fluids, and fever control.