FMD, foot and mouth disease is an infectious viral disease generally occurs in animals with split toes and hoofs. Domestic animals are affected by this ailment. Its second name is Hoof and mouth disease.
Animals are prone to foot and mouth diseases and a virus is said to cause this disease. It is a contagious disease and hence immediate treatment of the infected animals is a must.
Foot and mouth disease is common in animals but anther disease named had-foot and mouth os commonly seen in children. I think u want to know about Hand-foot and mouth disease.
It is a viral disease especially seen in infants,young children and sometimes in adults.
It is caused by enterviruses. Symptoms seen are painful blisters in mouth, high fever, running nose, weakness,skin rashes.
It usually doesnt need specific treatment. Only symptomatic treatment is given.
