近来,我国安徽阜阳等地发生了由肠道病毒71型(EV71)感染引起的儿童手足口病疫情。河南、北京等地也有病例发生。此事牵动人心,引起了社会各界及老百姓的广泛关注。那么,手足口病是怎么回事?是不是新发疾病?EV71是一种什么病毒?它与手足口病又是什么关系?为此,本刊编辑特地请教了有关专家—— Recently, an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease in children caused by enterovirus 71 (EV71) infection occurred in Fuyang, Anhui, and other places in China. Henan, Beijing and other places also have cases. The matter touched the hearts of the people and caused widespread public concern. So, hand, foot and mouth disease is how is it? Is not a new disease? EV71 is what kind of virus? Is it related to hand, foot and mouth disease? To this end, editorial specifically consult the relevant experts -