Student Health and Wellness confirmed Friday that 15 patients have received positive diagnoses for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease since the end of August. This marks a small, but notable, spike in the viral infection among University students.
HFMD is a contagious illness originating from a virus that typically causes sore throat, fever and rashes or blisters on the hands, feet and mouth. It is most commonly found in small children, but teenagers and adults can also contract the illness, especially through close contact in shared living or working spaces.
Danielle D’Andrea, associate director of marketing and communications at Student Health and Wellness, shared information about possible symptoms students should look out for…