Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease

About- Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) a mild, contagious viral infection generally caused by coxsackievirus and mostly affects young children.
 
Symptoms-
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) A poor appetite
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) A red rash, on the palms, soles and sometimes the buttocks
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) Fever
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) Irritability in infants and toddlers
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) Malaise
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) Painful, red, blisters inside the mouth mostly on the tongue, gums, and inside of the cheeks
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) Sore throat

Causes-
The most common cause of this disease is the coxsackievirus A16 infection. Oral ingestion is the main source of this disease. Infection can be spread through an infected person’s
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) Fluid from blisters
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) Nasal secretions
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) Respiratory droplets a cough or sneeze
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) Saliva
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) Stool
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) Throat discharge

Specialist to visit
Pediatrician Pediatrician

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References
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.cdc.gov
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.medicinenet.com
https://dermnetnz.org

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