Key result
Between 1977 and 1997, the prevalence of non-polio enteroviruses shifted, with echoviruses isolated more often (77% vs. 55.4%) and coxsackieviruses less often (23% vs. 44.6%) than the prior 20 years.
Population
Enterovirus isolations in the Regional Virus Laboratory, Glasgow during 1977-1997 (n=3,039)
Follow-up
20 years (1977-1997)
Authors
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Supports ongoing enterovirus surveillance; leaves open drivers of shifting type prevalence.
Observational (n=3,039)
No
Absolute Event Rate: 77% vs 55.4%
The pattern of enterovirus prevalence in Glasgow changed over 20 years, with echoviruses becoming more frequent and PCR improving detection from cerebrospinal fluid.
Nairn et al. (1999) conducted an observational in Enterovirus infection (n=3,039). Time period 1977-1997 vs. Previous 20-year period was evaluated on Proportion of echovirus types among non-polio enterovirus isolations. Between 1977 and 1997, the prevalence of non-polio enteroviruses shifted, with echoviruses isolated more often (77% vs. 55.4%) and coxsackieviruses less often (23% vs. 44.6%) than the prior 20 years.
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