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Where do blisters form from hand foot and mouth disease?

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Its a Virus!: Hand foot mouth disease is caused by an enterovirus. The blisters (or lesions) are seen on the hands, feet, buttocks or mouth. They usually go away in about 5-7 days.

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Answered 5/6/2019

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