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Enterovirus infections

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Hand, foot and mouth disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a mild viral infection caused by different human viruses, for example, Coxsackie A, enterovirus and echovirus.

Hand foot and mouth: a mother's story

Hand, foot and mouth disease has nothing to do with cattle, it is a common virus typically suffered by young children

Hand, foot and mouth disease | Raising Children Network

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common childhood illness. It comes up as mouth ulcers and blisters on your childs hands and feet. Its usually harmless.

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Hand, foot and mouth disease - myDr.com.au

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common childhood illness causing mouth sores and a skin rash. Read about the symptoms, treatment and how to prevent infection by this viral illness.

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common viral infection which is easily passed from person to person. It usually causes a mild illness but rarely causes serious illness. It is notrelated to the foot and mouth disease that affects animals. Good hygiene helps prevent infection.