For each disorder listed below, select the most closely linked clinical appearance from the list provided.
-Painful vesicles and ulcers that can occur anywhere in the mouth; present in epidemic form in children younger than 5 years

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Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is characterized by painful vesicles and ulcers in the mouth, on the hands and feet, and in some cases on the buttocks. It commonly occurs in children younger than 5 years.

Note: Herpangina also presents with painful vesicles and ulcers in the mouth, but it is typically limited to the throat and tonsils, and does not involve the hands and feet.

For Each Disorder Listed Below, Select the Most Closely Linked