Transmission and serotype features of hand foot mouth disease in household contacts in Dong Thap, Vietnam

Transmission and serotype features of hand foot mouth disease in household contacts in Dong Thap, Vietnam

Abstract Background Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) has emerged as a major public health issue in Vietnam since 2003. We aimed to investigate the household transmission of HFMD and its causative viruses from 150 households in a high incidence province in Vietnam. Methods A longitudinal study was...

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Main Authors: Cuong Quoc Hoang, Thao Thanh Thi Nguyen, Nguyen Xuan Ho, Hai Duc Nguyen, An Binh Nguyen, Tham Hong Thi Nguyen, Hung Cong Phan, Lan Trong Phan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Hand foot and mouth disease
Transmission
Serotype features
Vietnam
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4583-1

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