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Characterization and specificity of the linear epitope of the enterovirus 71 VP2 protein.
Virology journal - 24 Feb 2012
Kiener Tanja K, Jia Qiang, Lim Xiao Fang, He Fang, Meng Tao, Chow Vincent Tak Kwong, Kwang Jimmy
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Enterovirus 71 (EV71) has emerged as a major causative agent of hand, foot and mouth disease in the Asia-Pacific region over the last decade. Hand, foot and mouth disease can be caused by different etiological agents from the enterovirus family, mainly EV71 and coxsackieviruses, which are genetically closely related. Nevertheless, infection with EV71 may occasionally lead to high fever, neurologic...
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