Key result
Enteroviruses were detected in 19.2% of pediatric aseptic meningitis cases in Shandong, China, with echovirus 30 (27.4%) and enterovirus 71 (13.1%) being the predominant serotypes.
Observational (n=437)
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Multiple enterovirus serotypes, notably echovirus 30 and EV71, are responsible for aseptic meningitis in mainland China, with significant genetic divergence from international strains.
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Enterovirus surveillance may aid pediatric aseptic meningitis diagnostics in China; extends regional serotype data but leaves generalizability and strain divergence open.
Tao et al. (2014) conducted an observational in Aseptic meningitis (n=437). Human enterovirus infection was evaluated on Detection and serotyping of enteroviruses in clinical specimens. Enteroviruses were detected in 19.2% of pediatric aseptic meningitis cases in Shandong, China, with echovirus 30 (27.4%) and enterovirus 71 (13.1%) being the predominant serotypes.
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