Epidemic Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Caused by Human Enterovirus 71, Singapore
Singapore experienced a large epidemic of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in 2000. After reviewing HFMD notifications from doctors and child-care centers, we found that the incidence of HFMD rose in September and declined at the end of October. During this period, 3,790 cases were reported. We p...
Main Authors: | Kwai Peng Chan, Kee Tai Goh, Chia Yin Chong, Eng Swee Teo, Gilbert Lau, Ai Ee Ling |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2003-01-01
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Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/9/1/02-0112_article |
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