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Private swimming pools may be associated with an increased prevalence of hand, foot, and mouth disease.
Describes a case of hand, foot, and mouth disease and suggests a potential link to private swimming pools.
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Should not change pool hygiene advice; leaves open whether private pools contribute to HFMD transmission.
D. W. Keys (1974) studied this question. Private swimming pools may be associated with an increased prevalence of hand, foot, and mouth disease.
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