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  • PA: 2014 HFMD cases

    Source: http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/6...#axzz370ZiaK6d

    Hand, foot and mouth disease reported on increase in Pittsburgh area
    By Adam Smeltz
    Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 11:06 p.m.
    Updated 6 hours ago


    A contagious viral illness is causing longer-lasting fevers, worse rashes and is sickening more children this summer in the Pittsburgh area, pediatricians say.

    Hand, foot and mouth disease primarily strikes children younger than 10, spreading through close contact and bodily fluids such as saliva. At Children's Community Pediatrics South Hills in Bethel Park, physicians have been seeing about two patients every day for the past month, Dr. Michael Frac said...

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    Re: PA: 2014 HFMD cases

    Source: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/lo..._children.html

    Contagious infection strikes Pottstown children
    Last updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 1:08 AM

    POTTSTOWN The Montgomery County Health Department is investigating eight cases of Pottstown children between the ages of 2 months and 12 years who are suffering from hand-foot-and-mouth disease, said Frank Custer, the county's communications director.

    The Health Department learned about the cases Monday and Tuesday...

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