Hand, foot and mouth disease


  • Health
  • Sunday, 01 May 2005

No spots or blisters ... the rash of HFMD develops over one to two days with flat or raised red spots, some with blisters. The rash does not itch, and it is usually located on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.

RECENTLY, we have been reading about hand, foot and mouth disease affecting children in some states in Malaysia. Some of the kindergartens have been temporarily closed in order to control its spread. What exactly is HFM disease? 

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