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Scots parents warned to look out for symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease as virus sweeps the country

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Scots parents are being urged to look for signs their children might have hand foot and mouth disease which is rife in the UK at this time of year.

The viral infection initially presents with symptoms such as sore throat, high temperature, loss of appetite. After a few days mouth ulcers, blisters on the hands and feet and a rash may appear, according to the NHS.

The illness, which can also affect adults but is very common in children, usually gets better on its own in seven to 10 days.

Dr Stephanie Ooi, GP at MyHealthcare Clinic, said cases of the disease are common during this time of the year, Birmingham Live reports.

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