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Hand-foot-and-mouth disease — ABFM Board MCQ

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EasyPediatrics and adolescent medicineHand-foot-and-mouth diseaseABFM Board

A 3-year-old child has low-grade fever, painful oral ulcers, and vesicles on the palms and soles. Several daycare classmates had similar illness. Which of the following would you advise this patient?

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Correct answer: A — Supportive care and hydration

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is usually caused by enteroviruses and is managed with hydration and pain control.

Reference: American Family Physician clinical reviews and AAFP guidance: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp.html