MANILA, Philippines — Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases have risen to 39,893, the Department of Health (DOH) announced. “An additional 2,525 cases was recorded in the past week from the 37,368 cases recorded last August 9,” the DOH said in a statement, written in Filipino, on Saturday. “Half of the reported cases are children ages one to three,” it added. HFMD is spread when infected saliva is transmitted by coughing, sneezing or speaking, according to the DOH. It may also spread by touching the eyes, the nose or mouth. Symptoms include fever, canker sores, sore throat or blisters […]... Keep on reading: DOH: Hand, foot and mouth disease cases rise to 39,893