... indications for laboratory studies, referral for hospital admission, and infection control measures. This guideline has been reviewed by the Scientific Committees of Enteric Infection and Foodborne ... Diseases and Infection Control of CHP. 2. The Clinical Syndrome 2.1. HFMD is a common childhood infectious disease in Hong Kong. Common signs and symptoms are fever, sorethroat, and skin ... be found in the oral cavity especially on the tongue and soft palate. Fever may persist for 4 to 5 days. In most cases, the fever, rash and ulcers subside spontaneously in one week and full recovery...