Delhi doctors see surge in hand, foot & mouth disease in young children

Monsoon Drives Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Delhi, young children affected

In the bustling city of New Delhi, medical professionals are raising alarms over a significant increase in cases of a highly contagious viral illness known as Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). This surge, primarily affecting infants and young children, is being propelled by the monsoon season, which provides an ideal environment for the virus to flourish. Jul 17, 2024