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Hand, Food, and Mouth Disease
Fact Sheet (PDF 13 KB)

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common illness of infants and children caused by an enterovirus. It is NOT the same as foot-and-mouth disease of cattle, sheep, and swine.

Individual cases and outbreaks of HFMD occur worldwide, more frequently in summer and in early autumn. In the recent past, major outbreaks of HFMD have been reported in some South East Asian countries (Malaysia in 1997, Taiwan, 1998).

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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease : General Information | Symptoms | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Resources

Please Note: All information is general in nature and should not substitute seeking proper medical attention.

Citation: This information has been compiled from resources provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). For more information on the CDC, visit their website at: http://www.cdc.gov/.

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