Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) - PORTAL MyHEALTH

Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) - PORTAL MyHEALTH: What is HFMD?  Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is an infection caused by viruses from the enterovirus group which includes enteroviruses, coxsackie viruses, echoviruses and polioviruses. Among these viruses, enterovirus 71 (EV 71) and coxsackie virus A16 are the most common pathogens.  Who are at risk? Anyone can get HFMD. However, children younger than …