Hand, foot and mouth disease in children Foot and mouth disease is a disease caused by a type of virus called an enterovirus. It is very contagious. The disease often occurs in children under the age of 10. It can spread very quickly in schools and kindergartens. Adolescents and adults can also be affected, although most adults are immune. Foot and mouth disease is not the same as foot and mouth disease which affects farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs. The two infections have nothing to do with each other. You cannot get foot and mouth disease in animals. symptom Once your child is infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease, symptoms can take 3 to 5 days. Symptoms may include : Fever (temperature above 38 ° C) generally feel uncomfortable Irritated throat Loss of appetite (not wanting to eat) After a few days, your child may develop: Mouth sores rash: usually not itchy and consists of red...