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EasyPaediatricsHand, Foot, and Mouth Diseasemrcgp aktukmlapane

A 3-year-old child is brought to the GP with a 1-day history of fever (39°C), irritability, and refusal to eat. On examination, there are multiple small vesicles and ulcers on the tongue, buccal mucosa, and soft palate. There are also a few vesicular lesions on the palms of his hands and soles of his feet. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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