How Virus Mutations Change the Landscape of a Childhood Disease
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD), a common viral illness affecting children worldwide, has traditionally been considered a mild and self-limiting condition. However, recent outbreaks have revealed concerning changes in the disease’s severity and symptom presentation, sparking new interest in how virus mutations—particularly in Coxsackievirus A6 (CV-A6) and Enterovirus 71 (EV71)—may be driving these shifts. … Read more