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How Does Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease Spread?

My 3 year old grandson was diagnosed with Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease today...I m supposed to babysit for his infant brother tomorrow and then for 2 of my other grandchildren in the evening. My daughter is in her 9th month of pregnancy. Do I provide any risk of passing on the H,F and M Disease to the others (including my pregnant daughter)?
Wed, 29 Oct 2014
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Welcome to HCM,

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a group of viruses known as enteroviruses. This is a condition which can lead to fever, blisters on the hands and feet, mouth sores, sore throat and a poor appetite.

It can spread from one person to another through direct contact with discharge from the nose and throat, saliva, infected stools, or fluid from a blister.

There is no specific treatment for HFMD. Medication may be given for relief of symptoms such as fever and aches.

I would suggest yo to follow
1.Good personal hygiene
2.Oral NSAIDs
3.Topical anesthetics to minimize the pain caused by the blisters.
4.Wash your hands frequently.
Thank you.
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How Does Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease Spread?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a group of viruses known as enteroviruses. This is a condition which can lead to fever, blisters on the hands and feet, mouth sores, sore throat and a poor appetite. It can spread from one person to another through direct contact with discharge from the nose and throat, saliva, infected stools, or fluid from a blister. There is no specific treatment for HFMD. Medication may be given for relief of symptoms such as fever and aches. I would suggest yo to follow 1.Good personal hygiene 2.Oral NSAIDs 3.Topical anesthetics to minimize the pain caused by the blisters. 4.Wash your hands frequently. Thank you.