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How long does painful mouth sores associated with hand foot mouth last?
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About 10-14 days: Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by the coxsackie virus, in the family of enteroviruses. Symptomatic treatment is indicated with tylenol (acetaminophen) and warm saline rinses.
Answered 9/24/2017
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Approx 10 days: The illness is self limiting and usually lasts 7-10 days.
Answered 2/17/2013
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About 10 days: They can last from 1-2 weeks. Usually 10 days.
Answered 9/28/2016
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