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Atypical cutaneous findings of hand-foot-mouth disease in children: A systematic review.

Samantha Y StarkeyKristie MarSophie KhaslavskyDarshana SeeburruthBushra KhalidDivya VirmaniJoseph M LamIlya M Mukovozov
Published in: Pediatric dermatology (2023)
Due to unusual morphologies resembling other conditions, HFMD with atypical cutaneous findings may be misdiagnosed, leading to inappropriate and unnecessary investigations, hospitalization, and treatment. Greater awareness of atypical presentations of HFMD is warranted to improve patient care and counseling on infection control precautions.
Keyphrases
  • young adults
  • hepatitis c virus
  • human immunodeficiency virus