An increase in Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases is being reported across the United States, prompting health officials to issue preventative guidance.(iStock)
WASHINGTON D.C. –Health officials are observing a rise in cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) across the united States, particularly impacting children in daycare and school settings, according to reports surfacing this week. While typically mild, the highly contagious viral illness can, in rare instances, lead to serious neurological complications.
HFMD is most commonly caused by the Coxsackievirus A16 and Enterovirus 71 viruses. Symptoms typically include
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