Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: Extensive Facial Involvement Preceding Hand and Foot Lesions
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an acute, highly contagious viral illness that commonly affects children younger than 5 years. It is typically caused by enterovirus 71 or coxsackievirus A16, leading to an asymptomatic infection or mild disease. This disease results in flat, erythematous spots that...
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| Language: | English |
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American College of Physicians
2023-10-01
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| Series: | Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases |
| Online Access: | https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/aimcc.2023.0601 |
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