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Hand, foot, and mouth disease: From self-limited to fatal


 

Dr. Pelton is professor of pediatrics and epidemiology at Boston University. Dr. Pelton said he had no relevant financial disclosures. Email him at pdnews@mdedge.com.

References

1. Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine 2014;81(9):537-43.

2. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report MMWR. 2016 Jul 8;65(26);678-80.

3. A Guide to clinical management and public health response for hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD).

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