Historical evolution, research hotspots and emerging trends of pediatric hand, foot, and mouth disease: a bibliometric worldview since the 21st century.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) poses a significant challenge to global public health. Primarily caused by enterovirus and coxsackievirus infections, the disease has a particularly pronounced impact in the Asia-Pacific region. However, systematic analysis and discussion regarding the developmental trajectory, core research entities, current status, key research directions, and future prospects of pediatric HFMD research remain lacking.

Methods

This study collected and analyzed papers and reviews on pediatric HFMD published between January 1, 2000, and February 1, 2025, from the Web of Science Core Collection and PubMed. Key research indicators were analyzed through bibliometric visualization, using tools including Excel, CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and BibliomeTool

SUBMITTER: Liang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12714650 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature