Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What are the tests for hand foot mouth disease?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
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.
Answered 11/28/2017
5.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can you please define hand foot and mouth disease?
9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
What is the scientific name for hand foot and mouth disease?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How would prevent the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My grandson has hand, foot and mouth disease as of yesterday, should I go to visit?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
