Why the study?
What are the enterovirus serotypes and lineages responsible for the increase in meningitis cases in Spain during 2006?
Population
138 enteroviruses directly detected in clinical samples of patients with aseptic meningitis and other…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Echovirus 30 with novel lineage linked to 2006 Spanish meningitis; leaves open current circulation and need for ongoing surveillance.
What are the enterovirus serotypes and lineages responsible for the increase in meningitis cases in Spain during 2006?
Echovirus 30 was the most common enterovirus serotype associated with the 2006 aseptic meningitis outbreak in Spain, forming a novel phylogenetic lineage.
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