FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE

May 30 2025BUSINESS

The Price of Prevention: How Brazil Plans to Fight Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Brazil is preparing for a potential outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). This virus can cause big problems. It can lead to the loss of many animals, lower the production of livestock and meat, and increase spending on control and eradication. Plus, it can lead to trade restrictions, which can hurt the economy even more. To get ready, researchers looked at f...

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Nov 30 2024HEALTH

Parents' Awareness of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Guangzhou

Hand, foot, and mouth disease, or HFMD, is a common illness among kids. It's important for parents to know about it to keep their little ones safe. In Guangzhou, a study looked into what parents know (knowledge), think (attitude), and do (practices) about HFMD. It also checked if their backgrounds and family situations had any effect. First, let's talk about knowled...

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