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Hand Foot and Mouth Disease Like Illness in Office Practice

N Ganga1,2

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal, Puducherry, 609609, India. gangs.mythila@gmail.com.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|December 13, 2016
PubMed

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This study describes a Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) outbreak in young children, predominantly males. Early clinical diagnosis is crucial for managing and preventing HFMD transmission.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness in children.
  • Understanding the clinical presentation of HFMD is essential for accurate diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the clinical features of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)-like illness in a pediatric cohort.
  • To identify key diagnostic indicators and potential complications.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical examination of children presenting with papulovesicular lesions.
  • Treatment and follow-up of affected individuals.
  • Documentation of symptoms, lesion distribution, and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • 21 cases of HFMD-like illness were identified, with 85.7% affecting children under 3 years old and 71.4% in males.
  • All cases presented with skin lesions (hands, feet, palms, soles); 95.2% had oral lesions, 66.6% had fever, and 28.6% had upper respiratory infections.
  • No nail changes or sequelae were observed during 3-month follow-up, indicating complete recovery.

Conclusions:

  • Early clinical diagnosis of HFMD is vital for effective monitoring and control of outbreaks.
  • The clinical profile suggests a generally benign course with prompt recovery in this cohort.
Abstract

Keywords:
Oral lesionsSkin lesions

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