The Centre for Health Protection has confirmed enterovirus-71 in a four-year-old girl, bringing this year's total cases to 18.

She developed fever, rash and an oral ulcer on June 17 and has recovered without hospitalisation. Those in contact with her at home are asymptomatic.

Eight youngsters (including this case, aged three to four) of a Yau Ma Tei childcare centre have come down with hand, foot and mouth disease from June 9 to 17. All have recovered and none developed complications or required hospitalisation.

The centre called on people to guard against infection and maintain good personal and environmental hygiene.