Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease in an Adult

Abstract

Hand-foot-mouth syndrome is a common childhood illness. Although occurrence in adults is rare, its incidence has been increasing. In such cases, it usually presents with atypical symptoms. The authors present the case of a 33-year-old male patient who presented with constitutional symptoms, feverish sensation, and macular palmoplantar rash associated with oral and oropharynx ulcers. The epidemiological history revealed exposure to two cohabitants (children) with a recent diagnosis of hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD).

Keywords: contagious infectious disease; enterovirus; hand-foot-mouth disease; hand-foot-mouth disease in adults; viral illness.

Figure 1. Macular lesions on the hands

Figure 2. Macular lesions on the feet

Figure 3. Hyperaemia and ulcerative lesions (white arrows)

Figure 4. Bulla (dorsum of the hand)

Figure 5. Skin desquamation

Figure 6. Skin desquamation in distal extremities of all fingers