Does FMD affect humans?
FMD is not a serious threat to human health. There have been very isolated cases of people, who have been working extensively with FMD infected animals, developing mild flu-like symptoms. There is no evidence that FMD can be caught by members of the general public. There is a human condition known as Hand Foot and Mouth Disease. It is not related in any way to Foot and Mouth Disease. There is no evidence that there is any risk to human health from eating meat or dairy product that might be from a FMD infected animal.
