Hand-Foot and Mouth disease: A Report of an Outbreak in Kolkata

Hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a self limiting condition caused by members of the non-polio Enterovirus genus and is characterized by acute vesicular eruption of palms and soles with a painful erosive stomatitis. It is usually associated with low grade fever and usually has an uncomplicated course with complete resolution in 7-10 days. Identification of this self limiting condition helps in avoiding unnecessary investigations and treatment.