Epidemiological and molecular characterization of Coxsackievirus A6 causing hand, foot, and mouth disease in the Philippines, 2012-2017

This study elucidated that CVA6 was the most prevalent enterovirus serotype causing HFMD in the Philippines in 2012-2017, with genotype D3b/RF-A circulating within this period. This study highlights the importance of viral surveillance and molecular epidemiological analysis to broaden our understanding of HFMD in the Philippines.PMID:37657679 | DOI:10.1016/j.meegid.2023.105498

Source: Infection, Genetics and Evolution - September 1, 2023 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Janiza Lianne M Foronda Maria Melissa Ann D Jiao Fresthel Monica M Climacosa Hitoshi Oshitani Lea Necitas G Apostol Source Type: research