Hand, foot, and mouth disease can be transmitted to adults?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Hello, hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. It primarily affects children under the age of 5 and can cause blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. In some cases, it may lead to complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, and aseptic meningitis. If there are no complications, the prognosis for hand, foot, and mouth disease is generally good, with most patients recovering within a week.