Inferring nonneutral evolution from contrasting patterns of polymorphisms and divergences in different protein coding regions of enterovirus 71 circulating in Taiwan during 1998-2003

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Enterovirus (EV) 71 is one of the common causative agents for hand, foot, and, mouth disease (HFMD). In recent years, the virus caused several outbreaks with high numbers of deaths and severe neurological complications. Despite the i...

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Main Authors: Chen Guang-Wu, Lin Tzou-Yien, Huang Li-Min, Hsieh Chia-Hung, Tsao Kao-Chien, Wang Hurng-Yi, Shih Shin-Ru, Chang Luan-Yin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/10/294