Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

What Foot Hand and Mouth Disease is and How It Affects Us

Foot Hand and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral illness that primarily affects children, although it can also occur in adults. This disease is characterized by fever, sores in the mouth, on the hands, feet, and sometimes on the buttocks. It is caused by the Coxsackievirus A16 and can lead to significant discomfort and disruption in daily activities. In this article, we will explore the causes, symptoms, transmission, prevention, and treatment of Foot Hand and Mouth Disease.