Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease -- Saint Martin [France/Netherlands]
Anyone can be infected, but the disease seems to occur predominately in children under 10 years of age.
When can a person spread the virus to others?
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A person may spread the virus to others just prior to the onset of symptoms, during the acute stage of illness and perhaps longer, since this virus may persist in the stool for several weeks. The incubation period is usually 3 to 5 days.
What are the symptoms and when do they
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