Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a highly contagious disease caused by several enteroviruses. These viruses are transmitted via nasal secretions, kissing, and saliva. HFMD causes the following symptoms and signs: decreased appetite, sore throat, fever, weakness, and painful sores on the hands, feet, and in the mouth. Read more: Is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) Contagious? Article
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This common and benign viral disease of childhood is usually caused by the A16 strain of coxsackievirus, although other strains...
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It most often occurs in late summer and early fall. The prodrome consists of low-grade fever and malaise. See a...
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Picture of Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease on Hand 1
This common and benign viral disease of childhood is usually caused by the A16 strain of coxsackievirus, although other strains...
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It most often occurs in late summer and early fall. The prodrome consists of low-grade fever and malaise. See a...
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Multiple, discrete, small, vesicular lesions on the fingers and palms; similar lesions were also present on the feet. See a...
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