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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

HFMD is a viral infection caused by a virus from the enterovirus group called coxsackie virus.  It causes a fever and a blister-like rash that occurs on the hands, feet and in the mouth.  Symptoms can also include poor appetite (not feeling hungry), runny nose and sore throat.  The rash often shows up 1 or 2 days after these symptoms occur.  Persons can be infected with the virus and have no symptoms.  HFMD occurs more often in the summer and early fall.

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