Molecular epidemiology of Enteroviruses and Rhinoviruses in patients with acute respiratory infections in Yaounde, Cameroon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute respiratory infections (ARI) are associated with a huge morbidity and mortality worldwide. Rhinoviruses (RVs) and Enteroviruses (EVs) are recognized as leading causes of ARI.

Objectives

The present study describes the molecular epidemiology of RVs and EVs in Cameroon over a 3-year surveillance period.

Methods

From September 2011 to October 2014, nasopharyngeal swabs were collected from patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI). Two sub-genomic regions of the EVs and RVs were targeted for molecular characterization. These included the most conserved 5'-untranslated region (5'UTR) and the viral protein 4/viral protein 2 transition region (VP4/VP2).

Results

A total of 974 samples were collected. Chil

SUBMITTER: Kenmoe S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8404047 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature