[Comment] Hand, foot, and mouth disease in mainland China before it was listed as category C disease in May, 2008

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common infectious disease caused by a group of enteroviruses, including coxsackievirus A16 (CA16) and enterovirus 71 (EV71).1 Mainland China experienced several large outbreaks of HFMD in 2007 and early 2008 and established a national enhanced surveillance system partly in response to these outbreaks.2 On May 2, 2008, HFMD was listed as a category C infectious disease and made statutorily notifiable.3
Source: The Lancet Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: Comment Source Type: research