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according to comprehensive japanese media reports, hand, foot and mouth disease has been increasing in many places in japan recently. compared with the gradual decrease in patients after september in previous years, this situation is very rare. the ministry of health, labor and welfare of japan called on the public to strengthen protection.

according to reports, according to the latest report from the national institute of infectious diseases of japan on september 24, in the week from september 9 to 15, the number of patients reported by about 3,000 medical institutions across japan exceeded 25,000, with an average of more than 8 people reported by each medical institution, which is the highest value in the same period in the past 10 years and more than 5 times the same period in 2023.

the report pointed out that since the number of infections may continue to increase in the future, the ministry of health, labor and welfare called on the public to wash their hands more often and avoid sharing towels.

it is reported that the disease peaks in the summer and is mainly transmitted among infants and young children. patients will develop rashes or blisters in the mouth, palms and soles of feet. in severe cases, it can cause meningitis and myocarditis.