hand foot and mouth disease

Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and First Aid Care Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness that causes painful sores in or around the mouth and a rash or blisters on the hands, feet, legs, and sometimes the buttocks. The condition mainly affects infants and young children, but adults can also become infected. HFMD usually […]

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Canadian Children: Symptoms, Spread & Care Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common childhood viral illness that typically causes mild symptoms. It is most often caused by strains of the Coxsackie virus. The name comes from the characteristic blister-like rash seen on the hands, feet, and inside