Hand, foot, and mouth disease means: A mild fever and malaise, often accompanied by a feeling of “feeling sick”, can be the first signs. Sores in the mouth develop within a few days of the initial fever. These sores often appear as tiny red bumps that then blister into ulcers. These are typically found on the inside of the cheeks and gums. It can develop in a matter of days and may include flat spots or raised bumps, as well as blisters. It does not ititch and is most commonly found on the palms and soles the feet. Sometimes it may appear on your buttocks. It could be a rash, or a mouth ulcer.
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What else does Hand, foot, and mouth disease mean?
Coxsackievirus infection in the hand, feet, and mouth is mild. Children usually heal within 7-10 days. This illness can sometimes be associated with viral meningitis (aseptic) which causes fever and stiffening of the neck or back.
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Moderately contagious hand, foot and mouth disease are possible. Transmission of infection can be done by direct contact with the nose, throat or stool of others infected. The first week is when a person becomes most infectious. From the moment of infection, to when symptoms begin to manifest is between 3 and 7 days. Everybody is at risk of infection. Although infection results in immunity, a second episode can occur after an infection with another member of the enterovirus family.
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Worldwide, individual cases or outbreaks can occur. They are more common in the summer than early fall. There is no specific treatment. The only treatment that is available for symptoms of fever, pain, or aches in the mouth are those which can be called symptomatic. Handwashing is important, particularly after changing diapers. You can disinfect contaminated surfaces with household cleaners like diluted bleach. This solution contains chlorine and 1 cup household bleach. Then wash any clothing that has gotten soiled. During the initial days, children are frequently excluded from schools and child care centers. While these measures can reduce spread, they won’t stop it completely.
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Enterovirus 71, another cause of foot, hand and mouth disease may cause enterovirus 71. It can also cause viral meningitis, but rarely more severe diseases such as encephalitis or paralysis poliomyelitis like. Enterovirus-71 encephalitis can be fatal.
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Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common condition in infants and young children younger than 10 years. It causes fever and sores around the mouth and blisters. This infection can be caused by coxsackievirus, enterovirus 70, or other enteroviruses.
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