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A member asked:

My 17-month old son has hand-foot-mouth virus---how long will it take before the rashes disappear?

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Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

1-2 wks: Usually the rash is gone within 14 days.

Dr Kass and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/21/2019

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