Publications by authors named "Janiza Lianne M Foronda"
Infect Genet Evol
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- Coxsackievirus A6 (CVA6) has become the leading cause of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) outbreaks in multiple countries, including the Philippines, though local data on this serotype is scarce.
- From 2012 to 2017, researchers analyzed laboratory-confirmed CVA6 HFMD cases and found an increase in detection rates from 61.9% to 88.1%, primarily affecting young children, especially those from Luzon.
- Genetic analysis revealed the strains were predominantly of genotype D3b and RF-A group, emphasizing the need for continued viral surveillance to better understand HFMD in the Philippines.
