Question 1

what are the tests for hand foot mouth disease?

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Physical exam: Hand-foot-mouth disease is a very common viral illness, usually occurring in childhood. It is diagnosed by physical exam, not by laboratory studies. Here is a link to the centers for disease control article about the disease. http://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/index.html.

Question 2

what is cure for hand foot mouth disease?

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Time: Time. It is a viral infection that normally lasts 7-10 days . It does not respond to antibiotics and runs it's cousre. The main complication that may be concering is dehydration because of poor fluid intake 2ndry to the mouth ulcers. Only relif of symptoms thru tylenol, (acetaminophen) gargles etc is helpful.

Question 3

what causes hand foot mouth disease in 12 years old?

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It is caused by : A virus the coxsakie virus.

Question 4

how young can a child be, for getting coxsackie hand-foot-mouth disease?

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Infants: Maternal antibodies likely protect newborns for the first 2-3 months if the mother had the hfm strains in her lifetime, but unprotected newborns may be susceptible to these human only strains. They may not rash out like older kids. I have seen hfm  in kids as early as 6m.

Question 5

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

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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 6

once a child has hand foot mouth disease, can they get it a second time or are they immune?

Accepted Answer

More than 1 germ: The hfm cluster of symptoms can come up with more than one enterovirus. They do develop immunity to the first germ, but another episode is possible by a different strain.

Question 7

how can i tell if my 7mo old child has hand foot mouth disease; there have been 3 cases in his class ?

Accepted Answer

Ulcers: Caused by a virus, ulcers in the mouth are a good clue.Occasionally blisters on the hands and feet, but not always. Other sx may include fever, diarrhea, sore throat, and congestion. A good physical exam by the pediatrician can make this diagnosis. Remember that antibiotics do not cure this infection.

Question 8

are child care centers suppose to send out notices if children are sent home with hand, foot & mouth disease?

Accepted Answer

I don't know what : The official laws are, but i would definitely think so. It is contagious and i would think any contagious medical condition parents should be made aware of.

Question 9

my daughter had the new strand of hand, foot, & mouth disease about 2 months ago, now it's back! is this common?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: It caused by virus. Repeat exposure may have repeat episodes. Watch out the persons she comes into close contact with.

Question 10

what is hand, foot & mouth disease?

Accepted Answer

A viral infection: Hand foot mouth disease (HFM) is usually from viruses such as Coxsackie virus. Children are the usual patients who get HFM disease, but their parents can also get infected. People should see their doctors to verify their illnesses, as other infections (such as strep throat) can cause sore throat &amp; skin rashes. Coxsackie HFM infections in the U.S. usually go away on their own without complications.

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