Abstract
We report on the increased circulation of enterovirus A71 in Germany in 2019. Strains were mainly identified in hospitalised patients with suspected aseptic meningitis/encephalitis. Molecular analysis showed co-circulation of EV-A71 sub-genogroups C1 and C4, a signal for physicians and public health authorities to include/intensify EV diagnostic in patients showing signs of aseptic meningitis, encephalitis or acute flaccid paralysis/myelitis.
Keywords:
Enterovirus A71; Germany; enterovirus; surveillance; viral meningitis.
MeSH terms
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Central Nervous System Viral Diseases / epidemiology
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Central Nervous System Viral Diseases / virology
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Enterovirus A, Human / classification
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Enterovirus A, Human / isolation & purification*
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Enterovirus Infections / epidemiology*
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Enterovirus Infections / virology
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Female
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Germany / epidemiology
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Meningitis, Aseptic / epidemiology
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Meningitis, Aseptic / virology
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Meningitis, Viral / epidemiology*
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Meningitis, Viral / virology
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Myelitis / epidemiology
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Myelitis / virology
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Neuromuscular Diseases / epidemiology
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Neuromuscular Diseases / virology
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Population Surveillance