Surveillance of Enteroviruses in France, 2001–2003. National Surveillance of Infectious Diseases, 2001–2003

Key points: - The last case of indigenous polio occurred in 1989; the last imported case occurred in 1995. - Surveillance of human-to-human and environmental circulation of enteroviruses has been strengthened since 2000. Between 2001 and 2003, no "wild" poliovirus was detected. - Top 10 non-polio enteroviruses: ECHO viruses 11, 6, 9, 30, 5, and 4, and Coxsackieviruses B5, B1, B3, and B4. - Among diagnosed enterovirus infections, the cerebrospinal form is the most common (59%). (R.A.)

Author(s): Chomel JJ, Lina B, Antona D

Publishing year: 2005

Pages: 11 p.

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