Increase in hand-foot-and-mouth disease cases in Delhi
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Doctors in Delhi have reported a significant surge in cases of hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) among young children. The monsoon season is believed to be a contributing factor to this increase. Dr Krishan Chugh, Principal Director and HOD, Paediatrics, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, told news agency IANS that they are witnessing four to five HFMD cases daily.