Abstract
We report a rapid increase in enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) infections, with 139 cases reported from eight European countries between 31 July and 14 October 2021. This upsurge is in line with the seasonality of EV-D68 and was presumably stimulated by the widespread reopening after COVID-19 lockdown. Most cases were identified in September, but more are to be expected in the coming months. Reinforcement of clinical awareness, diagnostic capacities and surveillance of EV-D68 is urgently needed in Europe.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Artikelnummer | pii=2100998 |
Tidsskrift | Eurosurveillance |
Vol/bind | 26 |
Udgave nummer | 45 |
ISSN | 1560-7917 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - nov. 2021 |