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Shift of Enterovirus species among children in Cameroon--identification of a new enterovirus, EV-A119.
Journal of clinical virology : the official publication of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology - 1 Sept 2013
Ayukekbong James, Kabayiza Jean-Claude, Lindh Magnus, Nkuo-Akenji Theresia, Tah Ferdinand, Bergström Tomas, Norder Helene
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BACKGROUND: Infections caused by human enteroviruses (EVs) are often asymptomatic or mild, although they may cause more severe illnesses as meningitis and acute flaccid paralysis. EVs have globally posed a threat to children, and outbreaks of aseptic meningitis and hand, foot and mouth disease are frequently reported. OBJECTIVE: To identify EV strains circulating among healthy children in a small community in...
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