Question 192 · LEK · Hand, foot and mouth disease
Indicate the true statements concerning hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD):
1) disease is caused by enteroviruses;
2) disease is caused by a parvovirus;
3) infection is observed only in infants;
4) animals may be a source of infection;
5) symptomatic treatment is used.
The correct answer is:
2) disease is caused by a parvovirus;
3) infection is observed only in infants;
4) animals may be a source of infection;
5) symptomatic treatment is used.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,3.
- B. 1,3,4.
- C. 1,5.
- D. 2,3.
- E. 2,5.
Hint
Identify the virus group behind vesicles on the palms, soles and mouth, and consider who can catch it and from whom.
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