Association of environmental factors and high HFMD occurrence in northern Thailand

• Main Authors: Pussadee Laor (Author), Tawatchai Apidechkul (Author), Siriyaporn Khunthason (Author), Vivat Keawdounglek (Author), Suntorn Sudsandee (Author), Krailak Fakkaew (Author), Weerayuth Siriratruengsuk (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The major population vulnerable to hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is children aged less than 5 years, particularly those who are cared for at day care centers (DCCs). This study aimed to assess the associations of environmental and sanitation factors with high HFMD occurrenc...