usmlebuzz
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An eight-year-old African American female presents to the pediatric clinic complaining of throat pain. Fever is noted. A physical exam reveals small, tender vesicles in the mouth, and similar vesicles and ulcerations are observed on the bilateral hands. Electron microscopy reveals small, non-enveloped icosahedral virus particles. Which of the following is the most likely complication from this infection?
A. Aseptic meningitis
B. Hepatitis
C. Hydrops fetalis
D. Permanent paralysis
E. Reye's syndrome
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| Yulia
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Did the pt have anything on her feet? 
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| usmlebuzz
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not given , why do u ask? what are u suspecting in this case?
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| Yulia
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Hand-foot-mouth disease - Coxsackie A I believe.
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| usmlebuzz
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sorry that is not given but I think u r right :lol:
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