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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Complications

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Complications

Complications of hand, foot and mouth disease include:

Dehydration
Cellulitis
Viral meningitis
Encephalitis
Pulmonary edema

The accumulation of fluid in the lungs

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Last Updated: Mar 18, 2009 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease References:

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Chan KP, Goh KT, Chong CY, Teo ES, Lau G, Ling AE. Epidemic hand, foot and mouth disease caused by human enterovirus 71, Singapore. Emerg Infect Dis. 2003 Jan;9(1):78-85.
Kushner D, Caldwell BD. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 1996 Jun;86(6):257-9.