Hand-foot-and-mouth disease: Difference between revisions

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==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Enteroviral Infections]]
*[[Pediatric Rashes]]


==Sources==
==Sources==

Revision as of 18:16, 23 April 2014

Background

  • Caused by coxsacke virus
  • Most frequently in children, but can occur in all age groups

Clinical Features

  • Brief prodrome w/ low fever, anorexia, sore mouth
  • Oral lesions appear 1-2d later
    • Vesicles on erythematous base
    • Painful
  • Hand/foot lesions
    • Red papules that change to gray vesicles

Differential Diagnosis

Workup

Management

Disposition

See Also

Sources