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Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral infection. HFMD is very contagious and causes painful, red blisters in the mouth and throat, on the hands and feet, and diaper area. Enteroviruses cause HFMD. The most common viruses that cause the illness are Coxsackievirus A16, Coxsackievirus A6, and Enterovirus 71 (EV-A71).

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Symptoms can include fever, loss of appetite, cough, vomiting, sore throat, diarrhea, runny nose, fatigue, and a itchy skin rash.

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The sores are typically not painful and usually last around 10 days. Even though they are prone to rupture, you can expect for them to heal without any scarring.

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Onychomadesis is where the nail plate separates from the nail bed. This can occur 3-6 weeks after onset of the illness. Intervention is not required because normal nail growth is expected within 1 to 4 months.

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While anyone can get HFMD, it is most common in children under 5 years old.

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It is spread through direct contact with poop, fluid from blisters, by touching contaminated surfaces, and by breathing in respiratory droplets from an infected person.

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You can prevent the spread of HFMD by keeping your hands away from your eyes, nose, and mouth. Always cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. Thoroughly wash your hands. Keep in mind that you can spread the virus to other surfaces by coming into contact with body fluids such as feces, blister fluid, and saliva. Be sure to disinfect any and all surfaces and items.

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Salt water rinses are encouraged to provide some temporary pain relief for oral pain.

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You can manage symptoms by taking over the counter medications to relieve pain and fever caused by mouth sores.

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Make sure to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. The illness usually resolves on its own within 7 to 10 days.