An emerging recombinant human enterovirus 71 responsible for the 2008 outbreak of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease in Fuyang city of China

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), a common contagious disease that usually affects children, is normally mild but can have life-threatening manifestations. It can be caused by enteroviruses, particularly Coxsackieviruses and human enterovirus 71 (HEV71) with h...

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Main Authors: Sun Junling, Feng Zijian, Wan Junfeng, Zhao Yueping, Zhang Jing, Dong Xiaoping, Li Qun, Yan Dongmei, Zhang Yong, Cui Aili, Zhu Shuangli, Xu Songtao, Mao Naiying, Wang Yu, Ren Jun, Tan Xiaojuan, Yang Weizhong, Zhu Zhen, Zhang Yan, Wang Shiwen, Li Dexin, Xu Wenbo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/7/1/94