Article
Human parechoviruses are frequently detected in stool of healthy Finnish children.
Journal of clinical virology : the official publication of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology - 1 Jun 2012
Kolehmainen Pekka, Oikarinen Sami, Koskiniemi Marjaleena, Simell Olli, Ilonen Jorma, Knip Mikael, Hyöty Heikki, Tauriainen Sisko
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human parechoviruses (HPeVs) are common viruses mainly infecting young children. Most infections are mild, but HPeV3 causes severe CNS infections in new-born infants. OBJECTIVES: The aim was to study the epidemiology of HPeVs in Finnish general population in the period 1996-2007, with special emphasis on the different types circulating in Finland. STUDY DESIGN: A total of 2236 stool specimens were...
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