Epidemiological situation of enterovirus infection in the Russian Federation and neighboring countries

Acute intestinal infections (AII) constitute a significant proportion of the global burden of infectious diseases, ranking second only to acute respiratory viral infections in terms of economic impact. In the Russian Federation (RF), the incidence of AII of established and unspecified etiology in 2024 was 456.56 per 100,000 population, with the overall incidence among children reaching 1,534.1 per 100,000 population. In 2024, viral AII outbreaks continued to predominate, with noroviruses accounting for 42.2 % (302 outbreaks) and rotaviruses for 14.7 % (105 outbreaks). A notable feature of the past year's group morbidity was an increased proportion of enterovirus infection (EVI) foci within the overall structure of foci with a fecal-oral transmission mechanism, placing EVI foci second in the overall structure at 24.9 % (178 foci) [1]. This article analyzes statistical data from domestic and foreign authors on the epidemiology of enterovirus infection (EVI). A comparative analysis of the infectious process caused by different enterovirus serotypes, the prevalence of the disease in the Russian Federation and worldwide, and recommendations for preventive measures are provided. Based on the conducted reviews, a forecast for the expected incidence of enterovirus infection in the Russian Federation is presented.