Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is an uncommon infection to be diagnosed in adults.
We present a case of a 32-year-old immunocompetent man with HFMD. This case report
highlights the importance of identifying a common childhood disease that could occur in an
adult. Recognition is important for possible role in notification, especially for outbreak
prevention and to consider potential differential diagnoses. The management and disease
prevention measures in a working adult in Malaysia and the shortfalls identified in management
guidelines are discussed.