This case series highlights that HFMD can be transmitted from children to immunocompetent adults, typically following a benign and self-limiting course.
Recognize possible HFMD in exposed immunocompetent adults; case reports leave open broader prevalence and risk questions.
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a highly contagious viral infection characterized by typical maculopapular or vesicular eruptions on the hands, feet and in the oral cavity. It affects predominantly children and/or immunocompromised adults. It usually follows a benign and self-limiting course. However, HFMD cases with severe or lethal complications such as encephalitis, meningitis, pulmonary edema and myocarditis have also been reported, mostly in children, but also in adults 1 . We present three cases of familial transmission of HFMD with typical features, benign course and complete recovery among otherwise healthy immunocompe-tent adults.
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