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Baja California Confirms 231 Hand, Foot and Mouth Cases as Schools Stay Open

Health teams target childcare centers for active case finding.

Overview

  • Tijuana reports 114 cases, Ensenada 54, Tecate 53 and Mexicali 10, with no detections in San Felipe, Rosarito or Vicente Guerrero.
  • The outbreak involves Coxsackie virus infections that largely affect children under 10.
  • State epidemiology officials advise deep cleaning and disinfection, leaving any operational changes to education authorities.
  • Common symptoms include fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers and rashes on hands and feet, and most cases resolve in five to eight days without specific treatment.
  • Preventive guidance emphasizes frequent handwashing, cleaning of shared objects and areas, avoiding shared utensils and covering coughs.