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FMD enters through the mucosa of the pharynx, though it can also enter through skin abrasions in the gastro-intestinal tract. See the related link for more info.
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Is Hand, foot and mouth disease a disease?
no its a virus
Is hand foot and mouth disease a bacteria?
Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by a group of viruses, that belong to genus entero virus. This group include polio viruses, coxsackie viruses, echo viruses and entero viruses.
Can you get chickenpox from the hand foot and mouth disease?
Hand foot and mouth disease is caused by coxsackie virus, and chickenpox is caused by varicella zoster virus. They are different diseases with different causes, and you can't get one from the other.
Which microorganism cause Hand foot and mouth disease?
Hand, foot and mouth disease (or HFMD) is a human syndrome commonly caused by Coxsackie A virus and Enterovirus 71.
Can adults get hand foot and mouth?
I assume that you mean hand, foot and mouth disease. This disease is caused by a specific picoRNA virus called coxsackie virus. The disease is normally only manifested in children less than 10 years old, but theoretically, if you are exposed as an adult and have a weakened immune system, then you could catch it.
When was Foot in Mouth Disease created?
Foot in Mouth Disease was created on 2003-04-01.
What are some potentially fatal childhood diseases that can be prevented through vaccination?
Hand, foot and mouth disease (not to be confused with foot and mouth disease, which only affects livestock)CroupScarlet FeverImpetigoKawasaki DiseaseReye's SyndromeWhooping Cough (or Pertussis)Respiratory syncytial virus (SRV)Fifth Disease (Or Slapped-Cheek disease)Meningitis
Which country has not had a case of foot-and-mouth disease?
New Zealand is the country that has NOT yet had the "foot and mouth disease"
What country has not had a case of foot and mouth disease?
There is no country that has not had at least 1 case of foot and mouth disease. This disease is a very common viral infection.
What virus causes foot and mouth disease in cattle?
It's caused by a virus. A rather highly contagious virus. It's not easily transmittable to humans, but if an outbreak occurred, it could be highly detrimental to the agriculture industry.
How long can hand mouth foot virus live on surfaces?
Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease can be contagious for several days or even several weeks depending on the virus. This disease has no cure.
What is aftosa?
foot and mouth disease
