Hand Foot And Mouth Disease

Question 1

Causes

Answer 1

Viral infection - Coxsackie virus
Transmission - Droplet and respiratory + direct contact

Question 2

Epidiemology

Answer 2

Can affect adults and children - most common in children under 10 years old

Question 3

Signs and symptoms

Answer 3

Blisters/spots on hands,inside mouth,fever, sore throat,pain,irritation, loss of appetite and generally unwell

Question 4

Red flags

Answer 4

Dehydration, no/small volume of urine, cold hands and feet, febrile convulsions or confusion
Symptoms worsen with no improvement after 7-10 days

Question 5

Treatment

Answer 5

Self limiting - NO otc treatment
- Keep hydrated: fluid/rehydration sachets
Paracetamol/ibuprofen
No school/nursery/work