Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Clinical syndrome characterised by an oral enanthem and a macular, maculopapuar, or vesicular rash of the hands and feet

Aetiology

  • Coxsackie viruses
  • Family outbreaks common

Clinical presentation

  • Oral enanthem and a macular, maculopapuar, or vesicular rash of the hands and feet
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Investigations

  • Clinical diagnosis or by PCR test of swab in viral transport medium

Management

  • Supportive