Coxsackievirus A6 and Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, Finland
During fall 2008, an outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) with onychomadesis (nail shedding) as a common feature occurred in Finland. We identified an unusual enterovirus type, coxsackievirus A6 (CVA6), as the causative agent. CVA6 infections may be emerging as a new and major cause of e...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2009-09-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/15/9/09-0438_article |