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May 2024
9m 56s

Beware of H

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In this episode, we will dive into the not-so-glamorous world of contagious hand ailments: Herpetic Whitlow, Herpes Gladiatorum and Hand, Foot and Mouth diseases. We’ll break down the symptoms, causes and treatments for each hand-targeted terror.

Join Dr. Niket Sonpal as he shares some pointers to keep your high fives squeaky clean.

May 20, 2024

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