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TERWEISON Baby and Child Clinic |
HMFDHand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common human syndrome caused by highly contagious intestinal viruses of the picornaviridae family typically characterized by a mild fever followed by a rash of flat discolored spots and bumps that may blister, involving the skin of the hands, feet, oral cavity, and occasionally buttocks and genitalia.HFMD mainly affects infants and children, but can occasionally occur in adults. There are many signs or symptoms in knowing whether or not you have HMFD.If still unclear,a specimen of throat swab or stool can be used to further identify the roots or cause. Here are some ways of identification.
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