Can Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease be transmitted to adults?

Question

Can Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease be transmitted to adults?

Answer

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is an infectious disease caused by a virus that affects the intestines. Its main symptoms include fever, blisters on the hands and feet, and oral ulcers. Transmission of the disease between adults is rare, but if you have been in contact with a child with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, you may carry the pathogen and could potentially pass it on to your own children. It is recommended to sanitize your hands after coming into contact with a patient to prevent immediate transmission to children.