Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2009
Abstract
Enterovirus 71 (EV71) outbreaks occur periodically in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2006, Brunei reported its first major outbreak of EV71 infections, associated with fatalities from neurologic complications. Isolated EV71 strains formed a distinct lineage with low diversity within subgeno-group B5, suggesting recent introduction and rapid spread within Brunei.
Keywords
Mouth-Disease, Malaysia, Strains, Foot, Hand, Epidemics, Evolution, Japan
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Volume
15
Issue
1
Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Additional Information
Author affi liations: University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (S. AbuBakar, I-C. Sam, S. Misbah, N. MatRahim, P.-S. Hooi); and Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam (J. Yusof, M.K. Lim)