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Can hand foot and mouth disease last as long as a month? my 15mo. has it and a friend said her child had it for a month. is that realistic?

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Dr. John Ebner answered

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Not likely: This is usually a 1-2 week illness. Lasting longer may indicate the diagnosis is in question. See your doctor if iast longer than 2 weeks.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Can hand foot and mouth disease last as long as a month? my 15mo. has it and a friend said her child had it for a month. is that realistic?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Ebner answered

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