The Aetiology of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Western Australia and the Northern Territory, 2007-2010
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common childhood disease characterized by fever and vesicular rash on the palms, feet, and buttocks, and oropharyngeal ulcers. HFMD is associated with infections by species A enteroviruses (EV). In rare cases, EV serotype 71 (EV71) infections are also associa...
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International Union of Microbiological Societies
2011
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/42150 |