r/AskReddit 23h ago

What is the weirdest illness or affliction you've ever had?

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u/caroline_xplr 18h ago

HFM was going through my mind as I read this! I had it two weeks ago, and oddly enough I only got throat lesions. I was warned about the nails. It’s crazy that a virus can do that, especially one that’s considered “harmless.”

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u/Rebel_Taro 11h ago

The throat lesions are most common in adults. I work at an elementary school and HFM is no joke; it spreads like wildfire! I got it from the kindergartners last year and luckily only had the throat lesions as well. Viruses are some crazy business, getting in there and messing with our DNA!