Herpangina or Painful Mouth Ulcers

Mouth ulcers are common during summer. We are seeing a surge of cases in October, this year. They are quite distressing with children who cannot swallow, and may even drool saliva.

A ‘Rash’ Of Hand Foot Mouth Disease!

Child with fever being cared for by parent — Hand Foot Mouth Disease

Of late (over the last month or so), I have been seeing a crop of cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease. Apart from having a very fancy name and a very descriptive one, this disease is a