Current status of enterovirus D68 worldwide and in Taiwan

Enterovirus D68 was first identified in 1962 and caused a worldwide outbreak starting from the North America in 2014. Enterovirus D68 has been in continuous circulation among many countries recently, including Taiwan. Reports also reveal high seroprevalence, which indicates that the disease burden of enterovirus D68 may be underestimated via viral culture or polymerase chain reaction results. Although most infected cases have mild respiratory illness, severe complications including acute flaccid myelitis and acute respiratory distress syndrome have also been reported.

Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - November 5, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Ya-Li Hu, Luan-Yin Chang Tags: Review Article Source Type: research