HAND-FOOT-MOUTH DISEASE
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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
- The photo demonstrates small flat blisters on the palms of both hands.
- Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is a harmless illness caused by Coxsackie virus.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
- The photo demonstrates small red spots and a few small flat blisters on the bottom of the foot.
- Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is a harmless illness caused by Coxsackie virus.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
- The photo demonstrates small flat blisters on the the palm of the hand.
- Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is a harmless illness caused by Coxsackie virus.
Main Symptoms
- Small painful ulcers in the mouth, especially on tongue and sides of mouth (in all children).
- Small, thick-walled water blisters (like chickenpox) or red spots located on the palms, soles, and webs between the fingers and toes (70%).
- 1 to 5 water blisters per hand or foot.
- Small blisters or red spots on the buttocks (30%).
- Low-grade fever 100° to 102°F (37.8° to 39°C).
- Mainly occurs in children age 6 months to 4 years.
Cause
- Coxsackie A-16 virus.
See More Appropriate Topic (instead of this one) If
- Only has mouth ulcers, see MOUTH ULCERS.
- Only has a rash, see RASHES, WIDESPREAD AND CAUSE UNKNOWN.
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Pediatric SelfCareNavigator. Copyright © 2000-2004 Barton Schmitt, M.D. FAAP
Reviewed 8/2004
Revised 7/2004
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