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Microbiology AIIMS 2017 176fbf9b

An infant presented with the following lesions on his face and limbs. Which of the following is the most likely causative organism?

A
HSV
B
HPV
C
Coxsackie
D
CMV
High-Yield Explanation
Hand foot and mouth disease can be caused by Coxsackie virus A16, Coxsackie virus B and Enterovirus 71. It is characterized by oral and pharyngeal ulcerations and vesicular rashes of the palms and soles which heal without crusting.

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