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HEV71 infection is common in Singapore children and is acquired largely in the preschool years, suggesting public health measures should focus on these settings.
Human enterovirus 71 has caused outbreaks in many parts of the world, especially Southeast Asia, with some fatal cases. The epidemiology of this viral infection is not well understood. We conducted a serologic survey in Singapore children, and the results indicate that infection occurs largely in preschool settings.
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