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What causes hand foot mouth disease in 12 years old?
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It is caused by : A virus the coxsakie virus.
Answered 8/16/2014
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Same as in 2yo: There are about 3 strains of gut viruses (enteroviruses) known to cause the pattern illness called HFM. They are the same at any age.
Answered 5/12/2016
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