Two cases of a virus-caused condition known as hand, foot and mouth disease were confirmed at a Southfield Public Schools campus, the Southeast Michigan school district said.
The two cases are at University K-12 Academy on 12 Mile Road, Lathrup Village, according to a letter that the district sent Monday to families and staff members.
In response to the circumstances, the school district is sanitizing the buildings to help prevent further spread of the virus. School officials are also working with the Oakland County Health Department on the case. The district asks that parents keep home students who show symptoms for three to five days.
What is hand, foot and mouth disease?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hand, foot and mouth disease is usually not serious. But it is very contagious and therefore can spread quickly among school and day care settings. There is no vaccine available for this particular group of viruses…