Enterovirus Infection with Severe Complications in Taiwan - Week 17


May 5, 2015--As of May 5, 2015, 1 case of enterovirus infection with severe complications has been confirmed by Taiwan CDC in 2015. This case was caused by Coxsackie B5 and aged below 1 year old (Table 1). Figure 1 displays the geographical distribution ofthe case according to the residence. In 2014, there were 6 cases (including 1 death) of enterovirus infection with severe complications.

No severe case was newly confirmed in Week 17 (April 29 to May 5, Fig. 2). 

PublishTime 2015/5/5