Hand foot and mouth disease

• What virus usually causes Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)?

  Coxsackie virus
• How is Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) transmitted?

  Through airborne droplets, contact with blister fluid, and in faeces
• What is the incubation period for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)?

  1. 5 days
• When is a person with Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) considered infectious?

  Until spots and mouth ulcers have healed
• How long does Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) typically last?

  1. 10 days
• In which age group is Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) most common?

  Under 10 years old
• What are the prodromal symptoms of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)?

  Fever followed by sore throat
• What type of spots develop inside the mouth during Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)?

  Spots that become ulcers
• What is the diameter of the red spots that develop on the skin during Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)?

  1. 2 mm
• Where can the rash from Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) appear on the body?

  On palms, soles, buttocks, legs, and genitals
• Are the spots from Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) itchy?

  No, they are not itchy but can be sore
• What can happen to the spots during Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)?

  They can turn into blisters
• What is the management approach for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)?

  Symptomatic management as there is no cure
• What medications can be used for fever and aches in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)?

  Paracetamol and Ibuprofen
• What can be used to relieve sore mouth symptoms in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)?

  Lidocaine gel and Benzydamine mouthwash
• What is a practical measure to avoid spreading the virus in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)?

  Wash hands often with soap and warm water
• What should be done with soiled bedding and clothing in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)?

  Wash on a hot cycle
• What should be used when sneezing to prevent spreading Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)?

  Use tissues and dispose of them
• What should be avoided to prevent spreading Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)?

  Sharing cutlery, cups, towels, clothes, or bedding
• What should be done to blisters to prevent spreading Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)?

  Do not scratch them and keep nails short
• What type of foods should be avoided for someone with a sore mouth due to Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)?

  Hot and spicy foods
• What should be done regarding school or nursery attendance during Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)?

  Keep away until they start to feel better
• Who should be avoided in contact during Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)?

  Immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, and neonates