
What is hand, foot & mouth disease?
📌What is hand, foot & mouth disease? Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness that primarily affects young children. It is caused by enteroviruses, most commonly the coxsackievirus. Symptoms include fever, painful sores in the mouth, and a skin rash on the hands, feet, and sometimes other parts of the body. It is highly contagious and spreads through close contact, respiratory droplets, and contaminated surfaces. - #HandFootMouthDisease #HFMD #ChildrensHealth #ViralIllness #PediatricHealth #HealthyKids #InfectiousDiseases #HFMDSymptoms #PreventHFMD #KidsHealthTips #HandFootMouthPrevention #ViralRash #ContagiousDiseases #ParentingTips #ChildCare