Question
Can adolescents get hand, foot, and mouth disease? What are the distinct symptoms of the disease?
Answer
Adolescents can also contract hand, foot, and mouth disease. The main symptoms include the appearance of blisters or ulcers on the hands, feet, and mouth, which may also be accompanied by fever and sore throat. In adults, these symptoms may not be as pronounced, but the disease is still contagious. Once diagnosed, timely antiviral treatment should be administered.