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Hand, foot, and mouth disease spreads easily through
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by viruses. A person infected with one of these viruses is contagious, which means that they can pass the virus to other people.
The virus can spread to others through an infected person’s
People with hand, foot, and mouth disease are usually most contagious during the first week that they are sick. People can sometimes spread the virus to others for days or weeks after symptoms go away or if they have no symptoms at all.
You can get hand, foot, and mouth disease by
Rarely, you can also get the viruses by swallowing recreational water, such as water in swimming pools. This can happen if the water is not properly treated with chlorine and becomes contaminated with feces from a person who has hand, foot, and mouth disease.
HFMD is common and in the U.S. occurs mostly in the summer and fall , but you can get it any time of year.
Because it is common and usually mild, children can continue to go to child care and schools as long as they:
Talk with your child’s healthcare provider if you are still not sure when it is okay for them to return. In some cases, the local health department may require children with HFMD to stay home to control an outbreak.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by viruses that belong to the Enterovirus family.
Common causes of hand, foot, and mouth disease are:
Animals do not get hand, foot, and mouth disease
Animals such as cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats can get foot and mouth disease (or hoof-and-mouth disease), which is different than hand, foot, and mouth disease.
Visit the USDA website to learn more about foot and mouth disease .
Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds to stop germs from spreading.
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Hand, Foot and mouth disease is a highly contagious illness that mostly affects infants and children. The blister-like rash is usually mild and goes away on its own within two weeks. Over-the-counter pain relievers and a prescription mouthwash are comfort-care treatments. Following good hygiene practices helps keep other people healthy and virus-free.
American Academy of Dermatology. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: Overview. (https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/hand-foot-mouth-overview) Accessed 5/12/2020.
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. (https://familydoctor.org/condition/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease/) Accessed 5/12/2020.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: Parent FAQs. (https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/infections/Pages/Hand-Foot-and-Mouth-Disease.aspx) Accessed 5/12/2020.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD). (https://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/index.html) Accessed 5/12/2020.
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Hand, foot and mouth disease gets its name from the blister-like rash that forms on the hands, feet and mouth. The rash can actually appear anywhere on the body, including the trunk, extremities, genitals and buttocks. A virus causes this very infectious disease. It tends to spread quickly among children in day care and schools.
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Infants and children younger than five are most likely to get hand, foot and mouth disease. Still, older children and even grownups can get it. It’s possible to catch the virus multiple times.
You’re most contagious during the first few days of the illness, often before the rash appears. The blisters usually dry up in about 10 days. You’re less likely to spread it to others once the blisters dry up. However, the virus can live in stool for weeks after the rash goes away.
No. Foot-and-mouth disease is also known as hoof-and-mouth disease because it only affects livestock. Cows, sheep, goats and pigs can get it — but humans can’t. Different viruses cause the two diseases.
Viruses belonging to the enterovirus family cause hand, foot and mouth disease. Most often, a strain of the coxsackie virus is to blame. The disease is highly contagious and spreads through:
Symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease typically appear within three to seven days after exposure. When the illness starts, you or your child might have a mild fever , sore throat , runny nose and little appetite. After a couple of days, these flu-like symptoms go away and these new symptoms develop:
Your doctor can diagnose the illness by looking at the blisters. Occasionally, a doctor tests for the virus by sending throat swab samples, or samples taken from blisters or stool, to a lab.
If you know you or your child has been exposed to the virus, alert your doctor before scheduling an exam. To protect the health of other patients, your doctor may want to conduct a "virtual," telemedicine visit and make treatment suggestions over the phone/computer.
Symptoms from hand, foot and mouth disease are typically mild. Most people improve in a week or two with minimal at-home care. Your healthcare provider may recommend:
Complications from hand, foot and mouth disease are rare. Occasionally, these problems occur:
The virus rarely causes issues for pregnant women. Still, you should notify your doctor if you’re expecting and are exposed to the virus.
The virus that causes hand, foot and mouth disease is highly contagious. The infection often spreads before a person realizes they’re sick. You can slow or stop the spread of the illness through these good hygiene steps:
While hand, foot and mouth disease is uncomfortable, it rarely causes long-term problems. Most children and adults recover in less than two weeks with minimal treatment. It’s possible to have hand, foot and mouth disease multiple times.
You should call your doctor if you or your child:
If you or your child has hand, foot and mouth disease, you may want to ask your doctor:
Symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease tend to be mild and go away with minimal treatment in less than two weeks. Because the virus is highly contagious, it’s important to practice good hygiene and take steps to keep it from infecting others. Your doctor can provide suggestions for symptom relief and offer tips for keeping other people healthy and virus-free.
Last reviewed by a Cleveland Clinic medical professional on 05/08/2020.
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