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Hand - Foot - Mouth Disease

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Alternate Names : Coxsackievirus Infection


Definition

Hand-foot-mouth disease is a viral infection that usually begins in the throat. It is caused by the Coxsackievirus.

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Hand-Foot-And-Mouth Disease
Hand-Foot-And-Mouth Disease

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease on the Soles
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease on the Soles

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease on the Hand
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease on the Hand

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease on the Foot
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease on the Foot

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease - Mouth
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease - Mouth

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease on the Foot
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease on the Foot

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