Hand, foot and mouth disease is one of the most common infectious diseases in children. This is a concern for many parents because the symptoms of the disease are diverse and can cause serious complications. Understanding hand, foot and mouth disease is essential to protect your child's health.

Warning signs of complications of hand, foot and mouth disease are often atypical and easily overlooked. More dangerously, these complications often develop rapidly and can cause death within hours.

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a contagious disease, common in children and easily spread. The disease can heal itself after 5 - 7 days. However, if not treated properly, hand, foot and mouth disease can cause many dangerous complications and even death.