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Phylogenetic evidence for inter-typic recombination in the emergence of human enterovirus 71 subgenotypes.
BMC microbiology - 30 Aug 2006
Yoke-Fun Chan, AbuBakar Sazaly
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human enterovirus 71 (EV-71) is a common causative agent of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). In recent years, the virus has caused several outbreaks with high numbers of deaths and severe neurological complications. Several new EV-71 subgenotypes were identified from these outbrea...
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