Hfmd disease

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - We’re hearing from plenty of parents whose children are dealing with what’s called Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease. It’s a common viral infection causing painful blisters exactly where you’d guess: the hands, feet, and mouth. Dr. Karen Landers, ADPH Chief Medical Officer, says unfortunately, it’s also quite contagious. She adds that it can be spread by mucus droplets from someone who is sick. “This fairly mild somewhat common virus occurs a lot in the spring and summer,” she explained. “Usually in children up to about 5 years of age but adults can get it.” Stacy Dorminey is a mom living in North Alabama. Not only did her 17-month-old get the infection this week, she did too. “You can’t touch anything,” said Dorminey. “Me doing this -- compressing my hands to each other hurts. They itch. Like right now if I separate them, they itch so bad... It’s almost paper cuts. Constant paper cuts of pain.” She said it all started Monday with a few bumps on her baby Kalina that looked like mosquito bites. She said by Tuesday, the child started running a fever over 103 degrees. When the fever didn’t go away, Dorminey said she took Kalina to the doctor. “All they said was it’s Hands, Feet, and Mouth and if it starts spreading, there’s nothing they can do and that was it,” she explained. “They said use Tylenol and good luck!” Dorminey explains that she’s noticed oatmeal baths really help soothe her baby’s skin along with coconut oil. Dr. Landers says while there isn...

This article is about viral disease. For the chemotherapy-induced condition, see Hand, foot, and mouth disease ( HFMD) is a common infection caused by a group of Hand, foot, and mouth disease Other names Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem Small reddish Temporary loss of nails, Usual onset 3–6 days post exposure Duration 1 week Causes Based on symptoms, viral culture Prevention Treatment Frequency As outbreaks The viruses that cause HFMD are spread through close personal contact, through the air from coughing and the feces of an infected person. Most people with hand, foot, and mouth disease get better on their own in 7 to 10 days. HFMD occurs in all areas of the world. Cause The viruses that cause the disease are of the Picornaviridae Transmission HFMD is highly contagious and is transmitted by Child care settings are the most common places for HFMD to be contracted because of toilet training, diaper changes, and the fact that children often put their hands into their mouths. Prevention Preventive measures include avoiding direct contact with infected individuals (including keeping infected children home from school), proper cleaning of shared utensils, disinfecting Protective habits include hand washing and disinfecting surfaces in play areas. Vaccine A vaccine known as the Treatment Medications are usually not needed as hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral disease that typically resolves on its own. Currently, there is no specific curative treatment for h...

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Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common infection in children that causes sores called ulcers inside or around their It’s not the same thing as foot-and-mouth disease, which comes from a different virus and affects only animals.. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Causes and Risk Factors The viruses that usually cause hand, foot, and mouth are named A rash that turns into blisters • Flat spots or sores on their knees, elbows, or buttocks Mouth sores can make it hurt to swallow. Eating or drinking less than usual could be the only sign of a child’s illness. Be sure they get enough fluids and nutrients. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Transmission The viruses that cause HFMD lurk in the fluids in an infected person’s body, including: • • • Fluid from blisters or scabs • Hand, foot, and mouth disease spreads through: • • Close contact like kissing, hugging, sharing cups, or sharing utensils • Contact with poop, like when changing a • Touching surfaces with the virus on them Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Diagnosis Your doctor will ask about your child’s symptoms and look at any sores or rashes. This is usually enough for them to decide if it’s hand, foot, and mouth disease. But they might also swab your child’s throat or take a sample of poop or Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Treatment There’s no cure or • Over-the-counter • Cold treats like ice pops, yogurt, or smoothies to soothe a • Anti- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Complications Serious complications from hand, foot, an...