Key result
Molecular analysis of enteroviruses in Cyprus over 2 years revealed that Coxsackieviruses B were most frequent in sewage, whereas Echoviruses 30 and 18 prevailed in clinical samples.
Why the study?
What is the circulation pattern and clinical relevance of non-polio enteroviruses in Cyprus based on environmental and clinical samples?
Observational
Yes
What is the circulation pattern and clinical relevance of non-polio enteroviruses in Cyprus based on environmental and clinical samples?
There is a significant difference between enterovirus serotypes circulating in the environment and those causing clinical disease, highlighting the importance of molecular surveillance.
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Serotype discordance between sewage and clinical samples cautions against relying on environmental data alone; leaves open optimal integrated surveillance strategies.
Richter et al. (2011) conducted an observational in Non-polio enteroviruses. Molecular analysis (partial VP1 region sequencing) vs. Sewage samples vs clinical samples was evaluated on Enterovirus serotype distribution. Molecular analysis of enteroviruses in Cyprus over 2 years revealed that Coxsackieviruses B were most frequent in sewage, whereas Echoviruses 30 and 18 prevailed in clinical samples.
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