Generic positive for enterovirus is a diagnostic result of performing a nucleic acid test, which suggests that the intestines may currently be infected with a virus, and is generally used to confirm the diagnosis of hand, foot and mouth disease. Generic positive for enterovirus means that a virus has been found in the intestinal tract, and enteroviruses are a relatively large group of viruses, including coxsackieviruses, echoviruses, and polioviruses, among others. If a child is tested and found to be positive for the generic type of enterovirus, it is important to consider that he or she has hand, foot and mouth disease, a type of virus that is triggered by all enteroviruses. The virus is also contagious and is usually transmitted through the mouth. At present, if the enterovirus is found to be positive, timely antiviral treatment is needed, and ribavirin can be taken as prescribed by the doctor, and the medication should not be used without authorization.