Enfermedad mano-pie-boca
La enfermedad mano-pie-boca es una infección viral causada por el virus Coxsackie, la cual, por lo general, comienza en la garganta. Los principales síntomas son: fiebre, ardor de garganta, úlceras en la garganta, dolor de cabeza y una erupción con ampollas en las palmas de las manos y plantas de los pies.
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Last reviewed 8/10/2012 by Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director and Director of Didactic Curriculum, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.
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