Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease(Vesicular Stomatitis With Exanthem)
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Krisha McCoy, MS DefinitionHand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common illness in infants and children. It is characterized by fever, sores in the mouth, and a rash on the hands and feet. It occurs in warmer months. It is transmitted primarily between humans by direct contact with secretions from the nose and throat, saliva, fluid from blisters, or the feces of those who have HFMD. Hand, Foot, and Mouth DiseaseCopyright © Nucleus Medical Media, Inc. CausesHFMD is caused by a virus from a group of viruses called enteroviruses. Risk FactorsHFMD is more common in children under 10 years of age. Contact with someone who is infected with HFMD increases your risk of getting HFMD. Symptoms
DiagnosisYou will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Your bodily fluids and waste products may need to be tested. This can be done with:
TreatmentThere is no specific treatment for HFMD. Treatment is focused on relieving fever, aches, and pain associated with the illness. Medications may be given to help relieve the pain related to the sores in the mouth. PreventionTo help reduce the risk of HFMD:
RESOURCES:National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases http://www.niaid.nih.gov US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov CANADIAN RESOURCES:Canadian Pediatric Society http://www.cps.ca Public Health Agency of Canada http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca References:
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