Key result
Coxsackievirus B1 infection in South Korea predominantly manifested as aseptic meningitis (55.8%), with almost all isolates belonging to genetic cluster D.
Population
104 patients infected with coxsackievirus B1 in Korea during 2008-2009, male-to-female ratio approximately…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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CVB1 cluster D predominance in Korean aseptic meningitis supports regional surveillance; leaves open whether genotype predicts severity or spread.
Observational (n=104)
Yes
Korean CVB1 isolates from 2008-2009 were predominantly of genetic cluster D and likely originated from US strains, highlighting the potential for enteroviruses to cause serious unpredictable disease.
Kim et al. (2012) conducted an observational in Coxsackievirus B1 infection (n=104). Coxsackievirus B1 infection was evaluated on Clinical manifestations. Coxsackievirus B1 infection in South Korea predominantly manifested as aseptic meningitis (55.8%), with almost all isolates belonging to genetic cluster D.
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