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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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Hand Foot and Mouth: More than likely. Also, as long as he has had no fever for over 24 hours.
Answered 7/3/2014
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No: He is no longer contagious. The incubation period is 5-7 days which is usually of course in the beginning of his illness, when he is still contagious, so now he is not. Best wishes.
Answered 7/4/2014
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