bewAre...HFMD is back...
my school is having HFMD and sore red eyes paranoia...cos students come to school and caught us unaware with all these viruses flying around in school...now teachers are armed with sanitizers and verbal caution of washing their hands and basic hygiene...
BE CAREFUL, adults can get it too...
Causes and symptoms?
Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) is caused by the Coxsackie virus and Enterovirus 71. The throat and tonsils develop small ulcers while the hands, feet, and diaper area are affected by a rash with characteristic vesicles (very small blisters). This is usually a mild illness with the rash healing in 5 to 7 days.
HFMD is spread from person to person by direct contact with the nasal discharge, saliva, faeces and fluid from the rash of an infected person. Both adults and children can be affected, but young children below five years are particularly susceptible.indirect contact is also possible.
Symptoms
fever
sore throat
ulcers in the throat, mouth and tongue
headache
a rash with vesicles (small blisters-- 3-7 mm) on hands, feet and diaper area. The vesicles are typically on the palm side of the hands the sole side of the feet and very characteristic in appearance.
loss of appetite
more info and pictures : http://www.hpb.gov.sg/hpb/default.asp?pg_id=865&aid=272
Remember to wash your hands and keep a good hygiene:P Stay healthy!
BE CAREFUL, adults can get it too...
Causes and symptoms?
Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) is caused by the Coxsackie virus and Enterovirus 71. The throat and tonsils develop small ulcers while the hands, feet, and diaper area are affected by a rash with characteristic vesicles (very small blisters). This is usually a mild illness with the rash healing in 5 to 7 days.
HFMD is spread from person to person by direct contact with the nasal discharge, saliva, faeces and fluid from the rash of an infected person. Both adults and children can be affected, but young children below five years are particularly susceptible.indirect contact is also possible.
Symptoms
fever
sore throat
ulcers in the throat, mouth and tongue
headache
a rash with vesicles (small blisters-- 3-7 mm) on hands, feet and diaper area. The vesicles are typically on the palm side of the hands the sole side of the feet and very characteristic in appearance.
loss of appetite
more info and pictures : http://www.hpb.gov.sg/hpb/default.asp?pg_id=865&aid=272
Remember to wash your hands and keep a good hygiene:P Stay healthy!
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