๐Ÿ–๏ธ Section 297 ยท Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD)

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 22nd Edition | Caused by Coxsackievirus A16 (most common) and Enterovirus A71 (severe). Clinical: fever, oral ulcers (anterior buccal mucosa, tongue), vesicular rash on palms, soles, buttocks. Complications (EV-A71): brainstem encephalitis, acute flaccid myelitis, pulmonary edema, cardiopulmonary failure. Treatment: supportive care, hydration, pain control. Prevention: hand hygiene.

๐ŸŒ paeds.online โ€” Pakistan's Pediatric Platform

๐Ÿ“‹ 30 Clinical Scenarios โ€” Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Chapter 297)

๐Ÿ“‡ Highโ€‘Yield Review Cards (HFMD)

๐Ÿฉบ Recognizing Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Select a presentation for diagnosis and management.

๐Ÿ“‹ Stepโ€‘byโ€‘Step Management of HFMD

    ๐Ÿ“Š EV-A71 Neurologic Complications

    ComplicationFeatures

    โšก Clinical Reflex Prompts โ€” HFMD

    ๐Ÿ“– Summary: Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease