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Understanding Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Causes and Symptoms of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a viral illness that primarily affects infants and children under the age of 5, but it can also affect adults. The disease is caused by several different viruses, including Enterovirus 71 and Coxsackievirus A16. HFMD is highly contagious and is usually spread through close…