Enterovirus Infection with Severe Complications in Taiwan - Update 44


November 8, 2011--As of November 8, 2011, 20 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 44 (November 2 to November 8). The case is a 9-month-old girl from Tainan City. Her infection was caused by EV71, and she died on October 31, 4 days after the onset. (see Fig. 2(pdf file))

PublishTime 2012/12/17