Hand, foot and mouth disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is it caused by?
A
intestinal viruses of the Picornaviridae family (most commonly coxsackie A16 and enterovirus 71).
1
Q
What is it caused by?
A
intestinal viruses of the Picornaviridae family (most commonly coxsackie A16 and enterovirus 71).
2
Q
how contagious is it?
A
very
3
Q
clinical features
A
mild systemic upset: sore throat, fever
oral ulcers
followed later by vesicles on the palms and soles of the feet
4
Q
Mx
A
symptomatic
keep off school until better
