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Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common infectious disease caused by various enteroviruses. Humans are the only host for enteroviruses, and patients or asymptomatic carriers are the source of infection for this disease. It is primarily transmitted through the digestive tract or respiratory droplets, but it can also be contracted by touching the skin, mucous membranes, or blister fluid of infected individuals. Typical symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease include fever and vesicular rashes (approximately the size of half a rice grain) on specific areas such as the palms, soles, oral mucosa (accompanied by pain and loss of appetite), and the perianal region.