Why Does Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease Recur?

Recurrent Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) poses a significant challenge as it cyclically reemerges, affecting the vulnerable population, especially children. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is caused by enteroviruses, primarily Coxsackievirus A16 and Enterovirus 71. These enteroviruses contribute to the recurring nature of HFMD, creating a cyclical pattern of outbreaks. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease outbreaks often occur in communities, with the viruses spreading through respiratory droplets, fecal-oral transmission, and direct contact with infected individuals. As Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is caused by enteroviruses, understanding the epidemiology and transmission dynamics is crucial to developing effective prevention and control strategies. Recurrent Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease are due to specific conditions and particular characteristics of enteroviruses. In this video we examine what are the actors underlying recurrent Hand, Foot and Mouth disease.