Hand mouth foot disease

Enteroviruses cause HFMD. According to the CDC, the viruses that • Coxsackievirus A16: This virus is the most common cause of HFMD in the United States. • Coxsackievirus A6: People who contract this virus may experience more severe symptoms. • Enterovirus 71 (EV-A71): This virus is the most common cause of HFMD in East and Southeast Asia. A doctor will diagnose HFMD by performing a physical examination. This exam might involve the doctor: • examining the rashes around a person’s mouth, feet, and hands • asking the person about their symptoms • taking a throat swab or stool sample to check for the presence of the virus The doctor may also consider the person’s age. Children ages 5 years and younger are the most likely to have the disease. A person should tell a doctor if they have been in contact with a child with the virus. According to the CDC, almost all cases of HFMD clear up within However, a person • taking over-the-counter pain medicines ( • drinking plenty of water and other fluids to help prevent • using a numbing mouthwash to alleviate the pain of mouth sores • avoiding hot, spicy, or acidic foods An adult may not need any treatment if they do not have any symptoms of the infection. If a person has symptoms, these should go away with or without treatment within 7–10 days. Adults may wish to take a few days off of work if they have severe symptoms. It is important to note that the virus can pass to others for Preventive steps, including People with no symptoms can ...

Enteroviruses cause HFMD. According to the CDC, the viruses that • Coxsackievirus A16: This virus is the most common cause of HFMD in the United States. • Coxsackievirus A6: People who contract this virus may experience more severe symptoms. • Enterovirus 71 (EV-A71): This virus is the most common cause of HFMD in East and Southeast Asia. A doctor will diagnose HFMD by performing a physical examination. This exam might involve the doctor: • examining the rashes around a person’s mouth, feet, and hands • asking the person about their symptoms • taking a throat swab or stool sample to check for the presence of the virus The doctor may also consider the person’s age. Children ages 5 years and younger are the most likely to have the disease. A person should tell a doctor if they have been in contact with a child with the virus. According to the CDC, almost all cases of HFMD clear up within However, a person • taking over-the-counter pain medicines ( • drinking plenty of water and other fluids to help prevent • using a numbing mouthwash to alleviate the pain of mouth sores • avoiding hot, spicy, or acidic foods An adult may not need any treatment if they do not have any symptoms of the infection. If a person has symptoms, these should go away with or without treatment within 7–10 days. Adults may wish to take a few days off of work if they have severe symptoms. It is important to note that the virus can pass to others for Preventive steps, including People with no symptoms can ...