Virological investigations are still on-going to identify the virus.
Young children are most susceptible.
Enterovirus 71 and Coxsackie virus are commonly associated with the disease. Although, the majority of the infections are asymptomatic or mild in nature, occasionally, complications like myocarditis, meningitis and encephalitis can occur. We have advised parents to consult the doctor if their child has signs and symptoms of the disease. Those with lethargy, drowsiness, persistent vomiting, refusal to feed should also be referred. KKH and NUH have set up special clinics and isolation wards to handle these cases.