Genetic diversity and evolution of enterovirus A71 subgenogroup C1 from children with hand, foot, and mouth disease in Thailand

• Main Authors: Jiratchaya Puenpa, Kamol Suwannakarn, Jira Chansaenroj, Chompoonut Auphimai, Nasamon Wanlapakorn, Sompong Vongpunsawad, Yong Poovorawan
• Other Authors: Siriraj Hospital
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Immunology and Microbiology
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/77250
• Institution: Mahidol University

Enterovirus A71 (EV-A71) can cause hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in children and may be associated with severe neurological complications. There have been numerous reports of increased incidence of EV-A71 subgenogroup C1 (EV-A71 C1) infections associated with neurological diseases since the f...