HAND-FOOT-and-MOUTH DISEASE or COXSACKIE VIRUS

HAND-FOOT-and-MOUTH DISEASE or COXSACKIE VIRUS
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a contagious viral illness. Symptoms may last 7 to 10 days. This virus occurs mainly in children 6 months to 4 years of age. The incubation period is 3 to 6 days after contact with an infected child.

The main symptoms are as follows:

- Small painful ulcers in mouth.
- Small water blisters on the palms of hands and soles of feet.
- Sometimes blisters appear on buttocks.
- Fever may be present for the first few days.

Treatment is directed at symptom relief and includes:

- Tylenol or Motrin/Advil for fever.
- Cool fluids and Popsicles.
- Solution of 1 tsp. Benadryl and 1 tsp. Kaopectate swabbed on visible mouth lesions 4 times daily.

Children may get Hand-Foot- and-Mouth several times due to multiple strains of the virus.

The information provided on this website is not a substitute for professional care.
You should consult your own physician or other health care provider for specific advice and treatment,
which advice and treatment will be based upon your individual facts and circumstances.