This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Virology (RNA Virus Pa-1,2 & Miscellaneous Viruses), Subject name: Microbiology
Hand,foot and mouth disease is caused by: 
Select and explain. 
A. Enterovirus 70, B. Enterovirus 71, C. Enterovirus 72, D. Enterovirus 68
B: Enterovirus 71
Answer: B: Enterovirus 71 
Explanation: Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by Enterovirus 71. These viruses can spread from person-to-person through direct contact with unwashed hands or surfaces contaminated with feces. Diseases caused by Enterovirus:- Enterovirus 68 causes Pneumonia & Bronchitis.- Enterovirus 70 causes Acute Hemorrhagic conjunctivitis.- Enterovirus 71 causes Hand, foot and mouth disease.- Enterovirus 72 causes Hepatitis A infection. Note: Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) is caused by adenoviruses.