EV-71 was the primary causative agent responsible for the 2012 HFMD outbreak in Changsha, China, particularly in severe and fatal cases.
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EV-71 predominance in severe HFMD supports targeted surveillance; leaves open optimal prevention strategies pending prospective data.
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