Increased detection of enterovirus A71 infections, Germany, 2019
Sindy Böttcher1, Sabine Diedrich1, Kathrin Keeren2
1National Reference Centre for Poliomyelitis and Enteroviruses, Robert Koch Institute, Berlin, Germany.
Abstract:
We report on the increased circulation of enterovirus A71 in Germany in 2019. Strains were mainly identified in hospitalised patients with suspected aseptic meningitis/encephalitis. Molecular analysis showed co-circulation of EV-A71 sub-genogroups C1 and C4, a signal for physicians and public health authorities to include/intensify EV diagnostic in patients showing signs of aseptic meningitis, encephalitis or acute flaccid paralysis/myelitis.
