HFMD

HFMD is a common viral infection that causes blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. It is typically caused by coxsackievirus A16, but other strains of coxsackievirus and enterovirus can cause it.

HFMD spreads through close contact with an infected person through saliva, nasal mucus, coughing, sneezing, or touching contaminated objects. Infection and may include fever, sore throat, runny nose, painful mouth ulcers, blisters on the hands, feet, and sometimes buttocks, and or loss of appetite.