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Can adults get hand foot mouth disease? what are symptoms? how is it treated?

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Dr. Joseph Oh answered

Yes: Yes they can, though much less likely to than a child. Those who are elderly or immunocompromised are more likely. Symptoms are similar to those for kids - itchy bumps on hands and feet with blisters in the back of the throat. Unfortunately no tx - just treat the pain and itching and wait for it to resolve.

Dr A Freisleben-Cook and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/30/2018

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