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Evolutionary Studies on the Coxsackievirus A-24 Variants Causing Acute Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis with Emphasis on the Recent Outbreak of 2023 in India.
Viruses - 5 Mar 2025
Tikute Sanjaykumar, Boro Jahnabee, Sharma Vikas, Shete Anita, Ashraf Alfia Fathima, Raju Ranjana Mariyam, Cherian Sarah, Lavania Mallika
Abstract excerpt
Acute Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis (AHC) is primarily caused by viral infections, with Coxsackievirus A-24v (CV-A24v) being a significant culprit. Enteroviruses, including CV-A24v, are responsible for global AHC outbreaks. Over time, CV-A24v has evolved, and genotype IV (GIV) has become the dominant strain. This study focused on examining the genetic features and evolutionary trends of CV-A24v responsible for the...
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- India
- Conjunctivitis, Acute Hemorrhagic
- Humans
- Disease Outbreaks
- Phylogeny
- Evolution, Molecular
