PR DEPOK – Recently the case Singapore flu atau Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) spread to children in various regions in Indonesia.
The news is spreading Singapore flu or HFMD This obviously worries parents about the health of their children.
Here’s a related explanation HFMD as quoted by Mindrakyat-depok.com from Instagram @adamprabata.
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HFMD also known as Singapore flu because the symptoms are similar to the flu and are commonly found in Singapore.
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But the term Singapore flu actually it’s not a flu virus so it’s more appropriate to use HFMD.
HFMD It is caused by infection with viruses from the Enterovirus family such as Coxsakievirus A16, Coxsakievirus A6, and Enterovirus 71.
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As for symptoms from HFMD flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat/swallowing, not feeling well, and decreased appetite.
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