B1c genetic subtype of coxsackievirus A16 associated with hand, foot and mouth disease in Andaman Islands, India

Conclusion
Extended research work should be carried out to better understand the emerging nature of CV A16 associated with HFMD in these islands.
GenBank accession numbers: KU523376-KU523387.

Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - August 4, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Palani, S., Nagarajan, M., Biswas, A. K., Maile, A., Paluru, V. Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research