Etiologic and epidemiologic analysis of hand, foot, and mouth disease in Guangzhou city: a review of 4,753 cases

Objectives: This study aimed to review etiological and epidemiological data for hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) cases that occurred between 2008 and 2010 in Guangzhou City, to help develop and implement precautionary measures applicable for future outbreaks. Methods: The characteristics of 4,75...

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Main Authors: Xiao-ni Zou, Xiao-zhuang Zhang, Bo Wang, Yi-teng Qiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-09-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1413867012001122