Publications by authors named "Debasish Santra"
Indian J Med Microbiol
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Acute Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis (AHC) outbreak in India during July-August 2023 was linked to mutations in the CVA24v virus, which heightened its transmission risk.
- A study of 71 patients revealed that the current strains forming a unique clade differed from past Indian strains and had two significant mutations (T213C and C475T) in the virus's 5' UTR that could affect virulence.
- The findings suggest that these mutations may increase the transmissibility of CVA24v, highlighting the need for further research to develop antiviral treatments to prevent future AHC outbreaks.
