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HFMD cases are rising among young children in the mid-Atlantic U.S., spreading in schools and daycare centers.
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is rising in the mid-Atlantic U.S., with increased cases reported in children under five, especially in schools and daycare centers.
Caused by enteroviruses like coxsackievirus A16, it spreads through saliva, nasal secretions, feces, and blister fluid.
Symptoms include fever, sore throat, mouth sores, and a rash or blisters on hands, feet, and sometimes buttocks.
Most cases are mild and resolve in 7–10 days, but dehydration is a concern due to mouth pain.
Adults can be infected, often with mild or no symptoms, yet still spread the virus.
Health officials urge frequent handwashing, surface disinfection, and keeping sick children home to prevent spread.
There is no specific treatment; care focuses on symptom relief and hydration.
Los casos de HFMD están aumentando entre los niños pequeños en los Estados Unidos del Atlántico medio, extendiéndose en las escuelas y guarderías.