Major Dr Lekgalemo Rtd

Hand-foot-and-mouth

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a mild, contagious viral infection common in young children. Symptoms include sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is most commonly caused by a coxsackievirus.

There's no specific treatment for hand-foot-and-mouth disease. Frequent hand-washing and avoiding close contact with people who have hand-foot-and-mouth disease may help lower your child's risk of infection.

Major Dr Lekgalemo Rtd MD,MDSS,DSM, 'psc'
Chief Medical Officer
PolyMed Group
Botlhe Medical Centre