What Causes Bell's Palsy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Hand-Foot-And-Mouth Disease
Hand foot and mouth disease is an infection caused by the coxsackievirus virus. The name is often associated with livestock, but the human disease is not closely related to the livestock variety. It usually affects young children but it can also affect some adults. The symptoms are usually worse in adults than in children.
Hand foot and mouth disease will cause a fever, mouth ulcers, and red spots on the patient’s hands and feet. It will also cause Bell’s palsy in a small number of cases. There is no treatment for hand foot and mouth disease, but it should pass with 7-10 days by itself.
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