Tag: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Surges in the US: Symptoms and Prevention
What is hand, foot and mouth disease? Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness caused by enteroviruses. It most often affects young children, but people of any age can get infected. Symptoms typically include fever, mouth sores, and a characteristic rash on the hands and feet, though the presentation can vary.…
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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Surges in the US: Symptoms, Prevention, and What Families Should Know
Overview: HFMD on the Rise in the United States Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is drawing renewed attention as outbreaks surge in several U.S. states this fall. Health officials report that cases in some areas, including Maryland, are notably higher than in previous years. While HFMD is usually a mild illness, its contagious nature…