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ArticlePloS one2015

Clinical Features for Mild Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in China.

Baoyan Liu, Lin Luo, Shiyan Yan, Tiancai Wen, Wenjing Bai, Hongjiao Li, Guoliang Zhang, Xiaoying Lu, Yan Liu, Liyun He

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10 authors.

Baoyan LiuChina Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China; Traditional Chinese Medicine Data Centre, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Lin LuoInstitute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Shiyan YanInstitute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Tiancai WenInstitute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Wenjing BaiInstitute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Hongjiao LiInstitute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Guoliang ZhangDepartment of Infectious Diseases, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
Xiaoying LuInstitute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Yan LiuInstitute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Liyun HeInstitute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMild hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is at a critical stage owing to its ease of communicability and a higher risk of developing severe complications and death. Clinical diagnosis of mild HFMD was made by the presenting symptoms and signs (symptoms in brief) alone. We aim to evaluate the frequencies of symptoms in a retrospective case series study.

methodsWe collected epidemiological, demographic, clinical, and laboratory data from outpatient and inpatient settings on the clinical data warehouse system. We principally described the frequencies of symptoms of mild HFMD. Correlations between symptoms with laboratory-confirmed cases were then analyzed.

resultsThe clinical data warehouse system included 3649 probable cases, between 2010 and 2012, of which 956 (26.20%) were laboratory confirmed. The peak incidence was identified in children 2 years of age. A total of 370 of the 956 laboratory confirmed cases (38.70%) were associated with enterovirus 71 (EV71). Logistic regression analysis adjusted for geographical variables, age, sex, month of onset, and time from onset to diagnosis showed that the clinical features constipation (P<0.0001; adjusted OR, 95%CI (2.99, 2.28-3.91)), and blisters (P<0.0001; adjusted OR, 95%CI (2.16, 1.82-2.56)) were positively correlated with the confirmed cases.

conclusionsThis is the largest case series study, including all the guideline-mentioned symptoms of mild HFMD. Our findings suggest that blisters and constipation should be considered as potential warning signs while front-line clinicians manage surges of children diagnosed with mild HFMD during a pandemic.

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AdolescentAge FactorsBlisterChildChild, PreschoolChinaEnterovirus A, HumanExanthemaFemaleHand, Foot and Mouth DiseaseHumansInfantMaleRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSeasons

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