Question 1

is hand mouth and foot disease contagious in the incubation period, before the first symptom of a fever

Accepted Answer

Hand foot and mouth: http://www.cdc.gov/Features/HandFootMouthDisease/index.html

http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3136&amp;q=388270

It is most contagious  when symptomatic, the first week but can be contagious during incubation (just before the onset fo symptoms) and even for a time when the illness appears resolved,as it is shed in  the stool .

Question 2

how long is hand, foot, mouth disease contagious for after the onset of symptoms? and can it live on surfaces for long periods of time?

Accepted Answer

Coxsackie: Coxsackie virus causes hand foot and mouth disease. There are many strains of this virus. It is contagious usually around 7 days while the blisters are active. It is difficult to kill the virus and is often spread in the swimming pool in the summer.

Question 3

how long is hand foot and mouth disease contagious?

Accepted Answer

Hand Foot and Mouth: A person is most contagious during the first week of the illness. Those with hand foot and mouth disease can also be contagious for several weeks after onset. Here is more about hand foot and mouth disease from the Centers for Disease Control- CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/about/transmission.html

Question 4

how long is hand, foot and mouth disease contagious to other people?

Accepted Answer

Until treatment: Tretment for a few days is enough but this disease is not severely contagious.

Question 5

how contagious is hand foot and mouth disease? can an adult get it and how long is it contagious?

Accepted Answer

Easy to catch!: You bet! the virus is spread via nose and throat secretions, blister fluid and poop. You're most contagious during the first week of symptoms although you can shed virus for several weeks later. You can return to daycare or school when your blisters are healed. Adults can sometimes get hfm disease but usually happens to kids under 10 years old.

Question 6

my son was diagnosed with hand foot and mouth disease on monday, his sores are dry .is he still contagious?

Accepted Answer

Hand Foot and Mouth: More than likely. Also, as long as he has had no fever for over 24 hours.

Question 7

i have hand foot and mouth disease (from my 3 yr old). how many days is it contagious for?

Accepted Answer

Up to several weeks: Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection caused by a strain of coxsackie virus.  It causes a blister-like rash as the name states on the hand, foot and mouth.  A person is contagious when the first symptoms appear and until the blister-like lesions disappear.  It has been known to shed in the stool for up to several weeks.

Question 8

how long is hand foot mouth disease contagious? have family event sat. 2 yr old had symptoms saturday. still has lots of blisters. it wed.should go?

Accepted Answer

HFM: I usually say 24hrs after the last fever (over 100.5). It's as contagious as any cold. Miserable virus. Hope a/he's feeling better.

Question 9

how long is a child contagious after they have had hand foot mouth disease?

Accepted Answer

Depends on variables: Oral secretions will be contagious for a week to 10 days while the virus can still be present in the stool for 6 weeks.In texas the department of health permits kids with hfm to return to day care after the fever is gone.Normal hygienic practices will prevent spread among susceptible adults.

Question 10

hi. i caught hand foot mouth disease from my one year old. it's been a week and i'm feeling much better. how long am i contagious? my husband is on im

Accepted Answer

Hand-foot-mouth ds: Generally, a person with hand, foot, and mouth disease is most contagious during the first week of illness. People can sometimes be contagious for days or weeks after symptoms go away. Some people, especially adults, may not develop any symptoms, but they can still spread the virus to others. This is why people should always try to maintain good hygiene to minimize transmission/infection.

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How long is hand, foot and mouth disease contagious to other people?

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My son was diagnosed with hand foot and mouth disease on monday, his sores are dry .is he still contagious?

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I have hand foot and mouth disease (from my 3 yr old). how many days is it contagious for?

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How long is hand foot mouth disease contagious? have family event sat. 2 yr old had symptoms saturday. still has lots of blisters. it wed.should go?

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How long is a child contagious after they have had hand foot mouth disease?

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Hi. i caught hand foot mouth disease from my one year old. it's been a week and i'm feeling much better. how long am i contagious? my husband is on im

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