Why the study?
With the near-global eradication of wild poliovirus, the role of non-polio enteroviruses in causing acute flaccid paralysis and their public health impact have gained increased attention.
What is the prevalence and genotype distribution of non-polio enteroviruses in children with acute flaccid paralysis in São Paulo, Brazil?
Observational (n=1,597)
What is the prevalence and genotype distribution of non-polio enteroviruses in children with acute flaccid paralysis in São Paulo, Brazil?
NPEV genotyping is crucial for distinguishing acute flaccid paralysis from poliomyelitis, aiding in accurate classification and surveillance efforts.
Supports NPEV surveillance in pediatric AFP for poliomyelitis differentiation; extends Brazilian genotype data with first CVA19 report.
In the context of the near-global eradication of wild poliovirus, the significance of non-polio enteroviruses (NPEVs) in causing acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) and their impact on public health has gained increased attention. This research, conducted from 2001 to 2021, examined stool samples from 1597 children under 15 years in São Paulo, Brazil, through the AFP/Poliomyelitis Surveillance Program, detecting NPEVs in 6.9% of cases. Among the 100 NPEV-positive strains analyzed, 90 were genotyped through genomic sequencing of the partial VP1 region, revealing a predominance of EV-B species (58.9%), followed by EV-A (27.8%) and EV-C (13.3%). This study identified 31 unique NPEV types, including EV-A71, CVB2, and E11, as the most prevalent, along with the first documented occurrence of CVA19 in Brazil. These findings emphasize the importance of NPEV genotyping in distinguishing AFP from poliomyelitis, enhancing understanding of these viruses’ epidemiology. Moreover, it ensures that AFP cases are correctly classified, contributing to the effective surveillance and eradication efforts for poliomyelitis.
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Carmona et al. (2024) conducted an observational in Acute flaccid paralysis (n=1,597). Non-polio enterovirus (NPEV) infection was evaluated on Detection of NPEVs.
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