Enterovirus Infection with Severe Complications in Taiwan - Update 36


September 13, 2011--As of September 13, 2011, 8 cases of enterovirus infection with severe complications had been reported and confirmed by Taiwan CDC. These cases are aged below 10 years (See Table 1(pdf file)) and reside in the northern, central, eastern and southern areas of Taiwan. (See Fig. 1(pdf file))

One case was confirmed in Week 36 (September 7 to September 13). The case is a male under 2 from Taoyuan County. His infection was caused by EV71 and he died on September 6, 2 days after the onset. (see Fig. 2(pdf file))

PublishTime 2012/12/17