Progress in prevention and treatment of enterovirus 71 infection
10.3760/cma.j.cn112309-20200602-00287
- VernacularTitle:肠道病毒71型防治研究进展
- Author:
Yangyang ZHU
1
;
Qiong YUAN
;
Yangmin WANG
;
Ruijie QUAN
;
Jie HU
;
Lili LU
Author Information
1. 武汉科技大学医学院新药创制研究所 430065
- From:
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology
2020;40(11):883-888
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Enterovirus 71 (EV71) is a major pathogen causing severe hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in infants under five years old. It can cause central nervous system damageand even death in severe cases. Considering the high mortality and disability rate of HFMD, this review focused on the most recent developments in vaccines and treatments against EV71 infection.
