Hand, foot, and mouth disease

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Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is an infectious disease caused by a virus. The disease is common in infants and children, although it can also occur in adults.

Pronunciation

Hand, foot, and mouth disease: /hænd/, /fʊt/, and /maʊθ/ /dɪˈziːz/

Etymology

The term "Hand, foot, and mouth disease" is derived from the characteristic symptoms of the disease, which include sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet.

Symptoms

The symptoms of HFMD include fever, sore throat, feeling of being unwell (malaise), painful sores in the mouth, and a rash on the hands and feet. The rash may also appear on the buttocks. The sores and rash usually appear 1–2 days after the fever begins.

Cause

HFMD is caused by viruses that belong to the Enterovirus genus. This includes coxsackieviruses and enterovirus 71. These viruses are spread from person to person through close personal contact, through the air from coughing and sneezing, and by touching objects or surfaces that have the virus on them.

Prevention and Treatment

There is no specific treatment for HFMD. Treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms and may include the use of over-the-counter medications to relieve pain and fever. Prevention of HFMD includes good hygiene practices such as washing hands often with soap and water, cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and soiled items, and avoiding close contact with people who are infected with HFMD.

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