A large-scale outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease, France, as at 28 September 2021.
Euro Surveill
; 26(43)2021 10.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1533602
ABSTRACT
We report a large-scale outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in France. As at 28 September 2021, 3,403 cases have been reported (47% higher than in 2018-19). We prospectively analysed 210 clinical samples; 190 (90.5%) were enterovirus-positive. Most children presented with atypical HFMD. Coxsackievirus (CV)A6 (49.5%; 94/190) was predominant; no enterovirus A71 was detected. Dermatological and neurological complications of HFMD justify prospective syndromic and virological surveillance for early detection of HFMD outbreaks and identification of associated types.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Enterovirus
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Enterovirus Infections
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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Infant
Language:
English
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
1560-7917.ES.2021.26.43.2100978
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