We have identified circulation of 3 genogroups of enterovirus (EV) A71 in India. A new genogroup (proposed designation G) was discovered during this study. We isolated genogroups D and G in wide geographic areas but detected subgenogroup C1 only in 1 focus in western India. A systematic nationwide search for EV-A71 is warranted.
Measles is an acute febrile viral illness of children. It is highly contagious and its incidence has decreased significantly following successful use of vaccine. The measles immunity following vaccination or natural infection is long lasting. The causative virus is highly transmissible aerogenously or by direct contact. The virus affects lympho-reticular systems. The secondary viraemia causes fever coryza cough and conjunctival redness. Erythematous maculopapular rash helps in diagnosing the condition clinically. The condition is selflimiting. However pneumonia encephalitis subacute sclerosing pan encephalitis and death may occur as complications. Vitamin A and antibiotic prophylaxis reduces the morbidity. Measles vaccine prepared from attenuated strains of the virus effectively protects the child against measles.
Salmonella typhi is a gram negative bacillus known to cause enteric fever in all age groups especially children. Meningitis caused by S. typhi is a rare phenomenon and is mainly seen in infants. We report a case of typhoid meningitis in a previously healthy seven month old male infant.
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