Key result
Atypical presentation of hand, foot, and mouth disease in a 2-year-old led to initial misdiagnosis as scabies, emphasizing the importance of recognizing atypical symptoms for appropriate management.
Why the study?
Atypical presentations of hand, foot, and mouth disease can lead to misdiagnosis and delayed treatment.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the importance of considering atypical presentations of common diseases like HFMD to avoid misdiagnosis and delayed treatment.
Raises awareness of atypical HFMD diagnostic pitfalls; leaves open need for systematic study before practice change.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a common viral infection primarily affecting children. However, atypical presentations can lead to misdiagnosis and delayed treatment. Here, we present a unique case of a 2-year-old male child from a refugee camp with papulo-vesicular lesions on both lower limbs and hands, along with fever and oral thrush. Initially suspected as scabies, the patient did not improve with scabies treatment. Subsequently, an accurate diagnosis of atypical HFMD with secondary bacterial infection was made, leading to an appropriate management plan. This case report highlights the importance of considering atypical presentations of common diseases and adjusting treatment accordingly.
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Fahim et al. (2023) conducted a case report in Atypical Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) with secondary bacterial infection (n=1). Atypical presentation of HFMD was evaluated. Atypical presentation of hand, foot, and mouth disease in a 2-year-old led to initial misdiagnosis as scabies, emphasizing the importance of recognizing atypical symptoms for appropriate management.
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