Abstract

AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE OF HAND, FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE IN CHILDREN

Kaustubh Yashwant Salunke* and Sujata Kaustub Salunke

Abstract

It is a highly contagious viral illness primarily affecting children below 5 years. This disease was not there in India till 2003. The condition is characterized by a combination of exanthems and enanthems followed by one or more episode of fever. The disease affects more than one family member and often takes a toll of epidemic situation. It is characterised by a brief febrile illness and typical vesicular rash. In rare cases, patients may also develop neurological complications. It is moderately contagious and is spread through direct contact with the mucus, saliva or feces of an infected person. It typically occurs in small epidemics, usually during the summer and autumn months. The incidence of hand, foot and mouth disease has recently been on the rise in India.

Keywords: Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease, Coxasackie A16, Ayurveda.