35,960 HFMD cases in a week in Japan, a decade high, primarily affecting children under 5.
Hand, foot, mouth disease (HFMD) cases in Japan have surged to a decade high, with 35,960 cases reported in a week leading up to July 7, according to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID). The central Japanese prefecture of Mie recorded the highest number of cases per institution at 25.98, followed by Saitama with 18.8. The viral infection primarily affects children under five, who account for about 90% of cases.
July 17, 2024
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