Childhood hand, foot and mouth disease sequelae cohort study in Henan, China: cohort profile.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The childhood hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) sequelae cohort study (HNHFMDCS) is an ambispective cohort study of patients with HFMD based in Henan Province, China, consisting of patients treated in a key hospital for the diagnosis and treatment of HFMD in Henan Province. The study aims to investigate the long-term sequelae of HFMD survivors and to provide a comprehensive understanding of the potential harm caused by this infectious disease.

Participants

In the retrospective phase of the cohort study, children diagnosed with HFMD from January 2014 to January 2023 were included, and clinical and demographic information about the patients was collected through a self-developed questionnaire. Patients hospitalised with HFMD since January 2023 were enrolled in the pr

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11751884 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature