We may now know when hand, foot and mouth disease outbreaks will occur
Analysis of immunity rates and birthrate in Japan reveal outbreak patterns for enteroviruses
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SO PREDICTABLE The behavior of enteroviruses, such as coxsackieviruses (illustrated) that cause hand, foot and mouth disease, was thought to be unpredictable. But a new study suggests forecasting outbreaks is easier than was thought.
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