Definition: Epaquintivirus, a type of coronavirus, is a virus that causes respiratory illness in humans and can be transmitted through close contact with infected individuals. It was discovered in 1967 and has been associated with the 1968 outbreak of polio in the United States. The Epaquintavirus primarily infects infants and young children but can also cause disease in adults, particularly those with weakened immune systems or those who have had previous exposure to the virus.