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Source: http://www.timesofmalta.com/article...-schoolchildren-contract-viral-illness.443365
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 by
Juan Ameen
Six schoolchildren contract viral illness
Six schoolchildren have contracted the hand, foot and mouth disease, a common viral illness, but there is no cause for concern, according to health promotion director Charmaine Gauci.
She pointed out that the disease had nothing to do with the infamous foot and mouth disease, which only affected cattle.
Since the hand, foot and mouth disease was viral, antibiotics were not indicated, she added.
The health authorities were aware of the cases and took the necessary measures to limit spread, Dr Gauci said. Concerned parents contacted The Times saying there was an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease in their child?s school...
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 by
Juan Ameen
Six schoolchildren contract viral illness
Six schoolchildren have contracted the hand, foot and mouth disease, a common viral illness, but there is no cause for concern, according to health promotion director Charmaine Gauci.
She pointed out that the disease had nothing to do with the infamous foot and mouth disease, which only affected cattle.
Since the hand, foot and mouth disease was viral, antibiotics were not indicated, she added.
The health authorities were aware of the cases and took the necessary measures to limit spread, Dr Gauci said. Concerned parents contacted The Times saying there was an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease in their child?s school...