This image displays grouped blisters on the palm and fingers typical of a herpes virus infection. This image displays small blisters on the thumb of an infant with hand-foot-and-mouth disease. This image shows blisters on the top of the foot and toes typical of hand-foot-and-mouth disease. This image displays small blisters typical of hand-foot-and-mouth disease. There are usually just a few blisters in the mouth in hand-foot-and-mouth disease. This image displays smooth-appearing blisters on the feet typical of hand-foot-and-mouth disease.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1256, 1273. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed. pp.1374, 2051. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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