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‘Tomato flu,’ which is characterized by red, painful blisters that can become the size of a tomato, has been reported in at least 82 children under the age of 5 in India since May. While parents are understandably alarmed given various recent virus outbreaks, experts say it is likely just a version of the common childhood infection called hand, foot and mouth disease. “A special thing with this specific strain of Coxsackie is that it includes lesions on the palms and soles of your feet,” said Zachary Hoy, M.D., a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Pediatrix® Nashville Pediatric Infectious Disease. Dr. Hoy added the lesions are typically spherical and filled with clear fluid.
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