2018 Malaysia HFMD outbreak

2018 Malaysia HFMD outbreak

The 2018 Malaysia HFMD outbreak (pronunciation: /2018 məˈleɪziə ˈeɪtʃefemˈdiː aʊtˈbreɪk/) refers to a significant increase in the number of cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in Malaysia during the year 2018.

Etymology

The term "2018 Malaysia HFMD outbreak" is a descriptive term that combines the year (2018), the location (Malaysia), and the disease involved (HFMD, or Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease).

Background

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a common infectious disease caused by a group of viruses known as Enterovirus. The disease is characterized by fever, sores in the mouth, and a rash with blisters on hands, feet, and also buttocks. It often spreads among infants and children under the age of 5, but can also affect adults.

In 2018, Malaysia experienced a significant outbreak of HFMD. The outbreak was widespread, affecting many parts of the country, and led to the temporary closure of numerous schools and kindergartens in an effort to control the spread of the disease.

Symptoms

The symptoms of HFMD during the 2018 Malaysia outbreak were consistent with typical HFMD symptoms, including fever, painful sores in the mouth, and a rash with blisters on hands, feet, and buttocks. In some severe cases, the disease can cause viral meningitis or a polio-like paralysis.

Prevention and Control

Prevention and control measures during the 2018 Malaysia HFMD outbreak included increased public awareness campaigns about the disease, enhanced surveillance, and the temporary closure of schools and kindergartens where cases were identified.

Related Terms

• Enterovirus
• Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
• Infectious Disease
• Viral Meningitis
• Outbreak

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on 2018 Malaysia HFMD outbreak
• Wikipedia's article - 2018 Malaysia HFMD outbreak

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