Response of Severe EV71-Infected Patients to Hyperimmune Plasma Treatment: A Pilot Study

Response of Severe EV71-Infected Patients to Hyperimmune Plasma Treatment: A Pilot Study

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is highly prevalent in East and Southeast Asia. It particularly affects children under five years of age. The most common causative agents are coxsackieviruses A6 and A16, and enterovirus A71 (EV71). The clinical presentation is usually mild and self-limited, but...

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Main Authors: Chonnamet Techasaensiri, Artit Wongsa, Thanyawee Puthanakit, Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit, Tawee Chotpitayasunondh, Ubonwon Charoonruangrit, Somjai Sombatnimitsakul, Pilaipan Puthavathana, Hatairat Lerdsamran, Prasert Auewarakul, Boonrat Tassaneetrithep
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
EV71
hand, foot, and mouth disease
hyperimmune plasma treatment
neurological complication
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/5/625

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