Investigation and response to a type 3 vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in an infant with hand, foot, and mouth disease — Guangdong, China, 2023

Abstract Background The detection of type 3 vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV3) in an immunocompetent infant with hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) raised concerns about potential transmission. This study aimed to investigate the risk of VDPV3 spread through comprehensive clinical, environmental,...

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Published in:	Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
Main Authors:	Jialing Li, Lance E. Rodewald, Wei Zhang, Jian Liang, Xiaoping Shao, Qi Zhu, Jun Liu, Limei Sun, Jianfeng He
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-05-01
Subjects:	Vaccine-derived poliovirus Transmission Risk assessment
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-025-00911-5