Enterovirus serotypes in patients with central nervous system and respiratory infections in Viet Nam 1997-2010.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Enteroviruses are the most common causative agents of human illness. Enteroviruses have been associated with regional and global epidemics, recently, including with severe disease (Enterovirus A71 and D68), and are of interest as emerging viruses. Here, we typed Enterovirus A-D (EV) from central nervous system (CNS) and respiratory infections in Viet Nam.

Methods

Data and specimens from prospective observational clinical studies conducted between 1997 and 2010 were used. Species and serotypes were determined using type-specific RT-PCR and viral protein 1 or 4 (VP1, VP4) sequencing.

Results

Samples from patients with CNS infection (51 children - 10 CSF and 41 respiratory/rectal swabs) and 28 adults (28 CSF) and respiratory infection (124 children - 124 respi

SUBMITTER: B'Krong NTTC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5897964 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature