Enterovirus 71 was the predominant pathogen detected in fatal cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease complicated by cardiorespiratory failure in this cohort.
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EV71 predominance in fatal HFMD cardiorespiratory failure warrants targeted surveillance; leaves open prospective studies on mechanisms and prevention.
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