What Are the Symptoms of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

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What Are the Symptoms of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is an acute upper respiratory tract infection caused by the Hand, Foot, and Mouth Virus. Initial symptoms include fever and vesicular rashes on the oral mucosa. In severe cases, red rashes may also appear on the hands, feet, and buttocks. The disease often occurs in spring, and if there is an outbreak in kindergartens, children should be kept at home to rest.