Parechovirus Genotype 3 Outbreak Among Young Infants in Portugal

CONCLUSION: This study reports the first known outbreak, in infants, of human parechovirus type 3 in Portugal. Although there is no specific treatment, this diagnosis can avoid unnecessary empirical antibiotic treatment and prolonged admissions.PMID:33725476 | DOI:10.20344/amp.15032

Source: Acta Medica Portuguesa - March 16, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Maria In ês Linhares Ana Brett Lurdes Correia Henriqueta Pereira Cristina Correia M ónica Oleastro Rita De Sousa Fernanda Rodrigues Source Type: research