Changing aetiology of hand, foot and mouth disease in Linyi, China, 2009–2011. (1st August 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Du, J.; Wang, X.; Hu, Y.; Li, Z.; Li, Y.; Sun, S.; Yang, F.; Jin, Q.; Kaiser, L.
• Is Part Of: Clinical microbiology and infection. Volume 20:Number 1(2014:Jan.)
• Page Start: O47
• Page End: O49
• Publication Date: 2013-08-01
• Subjects: Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; Diagnostic microbiology -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; 616.01
• DOI: 10.1111/1469-0691.12301
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1198-743X

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="clm12301-abs-0001"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Millions of hand, foot and mouth disease cases occur annually and the disease is considered a significant public health threat in China. We have focused on Linyi for 3 years to analyse the aetiological spectrum and epidemic changes. The reported number of cases of HFMD in Linyi declined in 2011, with the percentage of HEV71 dropping to 11%. Although CVA16 rose to 51% in 2011, the number of CVA16 cases did not change significantly compared with the previous 2 years. Other types of enteroviruses were detected in 2011 and might play more important roles in future epidemics.</p> </abstract>