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>11 Apr 2008
Hand Foot Mouth Disease
(HFMD)Alert
An increase in the number of HFMD cases noted, a total of 3721 cases up
to 22 Mar 2008.
Sentinel
surveillance by MOH
reveal Enterovirus 71(EV71) as dominant strain in comparison to the
Cox16 in the last 2207 Epidemic.
EV71 is known to cause casualty in children <5 yrs-took 2 lives
in 2001.
Note: majority of cases due to either strain are benign and self
limiting. However lookout for complications are essential for
early treatment and safe outcome.
Please check with your GP ifor clarification
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