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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Caused by Coxsackievirus A6, Thailand, 2012

Jiratchaya Puenpa, Thaweesak Chieochansin, Piyada Linsuwanon, Sumeth Korkong, Siwanat Thongkomplew, Preyaporn Vichaiwattana, Apiradee Theamboonlers, Yong Poovorawan

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In Thailand, hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is usually caused by enterovirus 71 or coxsackievirus A16. To determine the cause of a large outbreak of HFMD in Thailand during June-August 2012, we examined patient specimens. Coxsackievirus A6 was the causative agent. To improve prevention and control, causes of HFMD should be monitored.

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In Thailand, hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is usually caused by enterovirus 71 or coxsackievirus A16. To determine the cause of a large outbreak of HFMD in Thailand during June-August 2012, we examined patient specimens. Coxsackievirus A6 was the causative agent. To improve prevention and control, causes of HFMD should be monitored.

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In Thailand, hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is usually caused by enterovirus 71 or coxsackievirus A16. To determine the cause of a large outbreak of HFMD in Thailand during June-August 2012, we examined patient specimens. Coxsackievirus A6 was the causative agent. To improve prevention and control, causes of HFMD should be monitored.

Key concepts: Coxsackievirus, Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, Outbreak, Foot-and-mouth disease, Enterovirus 71, Enterovirus, Virology, Disease

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