Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection that begins in the throat. It also involves the tonsils, skin, gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system. Infants and young children (2 weeks to 3 years) are affected.
Causes of Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a contagious infection from the coxsackievirus A-16. It is transmitted from person to person.
Signs and Symptoms of Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease
Symptoms of Hand, foot and mouth disease include sudden fever, sore throat with blisters and ulcers in the mouth and throat. Headache is common. A rash develops on the hands, feet and groin, frequently with blisters. Loss of appetite and abdominal pain may occur.
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