10 Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #1: Fever
Many people who suffer from HFMD notice that they develop a fever. In fact, a fever is usually the first indicative sign that people are struggling with hand, foot, and mouth disease, especially when the condition is caused by the contraction of a coxsackievirus.
A fever is the body’s natural response to a foreign invader or pathogen, such as a virus. By raising the temperature of the body, it becomes more difficult for viruses and other foreign bodies to survive. This makes it easier for the immune system to tackle the illness.
