Question
A newborn has been diagnosed with E. coli virus infection through blood tests. How does this virus cause infection, and what are the modes of transmission?
Answer
The E. coli virus, also known as the mumps virus, belongs to the Herpesvirus subfamily and is one of the largest viruses in the human herpesvirus group. Common routes of infection include transmission from the mother to the newborn and through the body fluids such as saliva and urine of infected individuals. Currently, there is no specific treatment method, and symptomatic treatment is mainly adopted.