Genetic Characterization of Enterovirus A71 Circulating in Africa.

ABSTRACT: We analyzed whole-genome sequences of 8 enterovirus A71 isolates (EV-A71). We confirm the circulation of genogroup C and the new genogroup E in West Africa. Our analysis demonstrates wide geographic circulation and describes genetic exchanges between EV-A71 and autochthonous EV-A that might contribute to the emergence of pathogenic lineages.

SUBMITTER: Fernandez-Garcia MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5875259 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature