Question 1

recurring hand foot mouth virus? is that possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although hfm is most often associated with coxsackievirus a16, the process does occur with other enteroviral strains (enterovirus 71 & others). A child will develop immunity to an individual strain after an illness but be susceptible to other unrelated strains, much like there are different strains that cause the flu.

Question 2

why is my son still very sick after a week of having hand foot mouth virus?

Accepted Answer

Followup is advised: I would recommend a followup with your pediatrician. In most cases, a week into hand-foot-and mouth disease, most children are starting to feel better. If he is not improving, it is worthwhile to make sure his doctor checks him to be sure he does not have a secondary bacterial infection (such as an ear infection that may warrant antibiotics).

Question 3

hand foot mouth virus and testicles?

Accepted Answer

HFMD: Hand foot mouth virus can cause pain in one or both testicles in 10% of the cases. It is a contagious viral illness that commonly affects infants and children caused by enterovirus. The disease usually doesn&#x27;t need treatment.

Question 4

hand foot mouth virus what do they do for it she has bumps on the bottom of her mouth and inside her mouth and on wrist ?

Accepted Answer

Supportive Care: It is common for children to have viral causes of mouth sores.  We are seeing this in Kentucky now. There are several viruses we see including "hand-foot-mouth" disease that causes mouth sores in children.  They are all self limited and require only fluids and comfort measures. Small sips work best.  Remember children on average get 8 to 10 viruses a year at her age!  Ibuprofen is good for pain.

Question 5

my 17-month old son has hand-foot-mouth virus---how long will it take before the rashes disappear?

Accepted Answer

1-2 wks: Usually the rash is gone within 14 days.

Question 6

a child i babysit came down with hand, foot, mouth virus, will lysol wipes kill this virus? what is the best prevention?

Accepted Answer

Enterovirus infect: This is often due to Coxsackievirus A16 or other enteroviruses, and although Lysol wipes may diminish the risk, this virus is easily spread. through close personal contact, the air (through coughing or sneezing),
contact with feces, contaminated objects and surfaces. The best prevention is to not be near or in contact with an infected person.

Question 7

my one year old has hand foot mouth virus. dr said it will heal on its own but is there anything i can put on the blisters his chin it's getting bad.

Accepted Answer

Hand foot mouth: Agree with your baby's doctor that blisters will heal on its own.  No need to put anything on the blisters.

Question 8

my 2.5 had hand foot & mouth virus 2 months ago.since then,her nails on most fingers and toes keep falling off. what could it be? she is fine in self.

Accepted Answer

Nail dystrophy: It is not uncommon to lose nails after hand foot and mouth disease as well as other viruses. Luckily, the nails will grow back normally

Question 9

how soon after a child starts with the hand, foot, mouth virus can they return to daycare? if the fever is gone but blisters still there can it spread

Accepted Answer

Texas criteria: The Texas Department of Health Care Services publishes criteria for day care exclusion due to a variety of illnesses. It provides that the duration of fever is the only period for exclusion. This is considered a rather minor affliction &amp; usually occurs in young kids. Actual spread via respiratory or oral secretions may be 1-3 weeks. Private day cares may have their own criteria.

Question 10

i was diagnosed with hand foot mouth disease when will i know that the virus is gone?

Accepted Answer

HFM shedding: Hand Foot Mouth Disease is a viral infection which is most contagious during the period when the infected person feels most ill (5-10 days).   Viral shedding will likely continue to occur for weeks after the primary infection, but the transmission rate is much lower.

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My 17-month old son has hand-foot-mouth virus---how long will it take before the rashes disappear?

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A child i babysit came down with hand, foot, mouth virus, will lysol wipes kill this virus? what is the best prevention?

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My one year old has hand foot mouth virus. dr said it will heal on its own but is there anything i can put on the blisters his chin it's getting bad.

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My 2.5 had hand foot & mouth virus 2 months ago.since then,her nails on most fingers and toes keep falling off. what could it be? she is fine in self.

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How soon after a child starts with the hand, foot, mouth virus can they return to daycare? if the fever is gone but blisters still there can it spread

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I was diagnosed with hand foot mouth disease when will i know that the virus is gone?

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