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Enterovirus D68 detection in respiratory specimens: Association with severe disease.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Jul 2017
Engelmann Ilka, Fatoux Marie, Lazrek Mouna, Alidjinou Enagnon K, Mirand Audrey, Henquell Cécile, Dewilde Anny, Hober Didier
Abstract excerpt
Molecular techniques increased the number of documented respiratory infections. In a substantial number of cases the causative agent remains undetected. Since August 2014, an increase in Enterovirus(EV)-D68 infections was reported. We aimed to investigate epidemiology and clinical relevance of EV-D68. From June to December 2014 and from September to December 2015, 803 and 847 respiratory specimens, respectively,...
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