Picornaviruses are a diverse family of viruses that includes poliovirus, rhinovirus, enterovirus, and others. They have a positive-sense RNA genome surrounded by an icosahedral capsid. The genome encodes a single polyprotein that is cleaved into structural and non-structural proteins. Replication is rapid, shutting down host cell protein synthesis. Transmission is usually fecal-oral or respiratory. Infections can cause a variety of illnesses depending on the virus, including poliomyelitis, hand foot and mouth disease, myocarditis, and the common cold. Diagnosis involves cell culture or PCR detection of the virus. Treatment is supportive and prevention includes vaccines for polio