Key result
EV-D68 seroprevalence in Taiwan increased significantly with age, reaching 100% in adults, and was associated with larger household size and kindergarten attendance in preschool children.
Why the study?
EV-D68 has been confirmed endemic in Taiwan with reported cases of acute flaccid myelitis, prompting the need to understand current EV-D68 serostatus.
Population
920 subjects including preschool children, students, and adults aged 16 to 49 years in Taiwan
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Indicates widespread EV-D68 exposure in Taiwan; leaves open transmission risks tied to household size and kindergarten attendance in preschoolers.
Cross-Sectional (n=920)
Yes
EV-D68 infection is highly prevalent in Taiwan, with seropositivity increasing with age and reaching 100% in adults.
Lee et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Enterovirus D68 (n=920). Age, household size, and kindergarten attendance was evaluated on EV-D68 seropositivity. EV-D68 seroprevalence in Taiwan increased significantly with age, reaching 100% in adults, and was associated with larger household size and kindergarten attendance in preschool children.
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