hand foot and mouth disease
Preventing Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease From Reaching The Brain
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore has identified a host protein involved in enterovirus 71 infection of the brain.
Mass Vaccination Could Curb HFMD In China
China reported nine million cases of highly infectious HFMD between 2008 and 2013; broad vaccination could help bring these numbers down.
7 Must-Read Stories In November 2015
Plant and fungal biology were among the popular topics in November, with stories on gene editing and the sequencing of the dandruff-causing Malassezia.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Chan Yoke-Fun
We learn about the many roles infectious disease expert Dr. Chan Yoke-Fun has to juggle in this month's Asia's Rising Scientists.
Sentinext Secures US$14 Million For HFMD Vaccine
Sentinext's latest round of funding will see the development of their hand, foot and mouth disease vaccine to Phase I clinical trials.
pH Switch Helps EV71 Invade Cells
Changes in pH as the EV71 virus is internalized trigger viral uncoating via the SCARB2 protein, study shows.
Sinovac Receives Grant To Build HFMD Vaccine Plant
Vaccine manufacturer Sinovac has been awarded a US$9.6 million grant for the construction of a hand, foot and mouth disease vaccine facility.
World First Hand, Foot And Mouth Vaccine Developed
Chinese researchers have developed the world's first ever vaccine against a strain of enterovirus that can cause hand, foot and mouth disease,
Veredus’ Lab-On-A-Chip Detects Tropical Disease Infections
Veredus has launched a lab-on-a-chip that can identify 13 different major tropical diseases from a single blood sample.
Sinovac Reports PhIII Trial Results For HFMD Vaccine Candidate
Chinese vaccine provider Sinovac Biotech Ltd. has completed a Phase III clinical trial on its Enterovirus 71 vaccine against hand, foot, and mouth disease.
