HAND, FOOT, AND MOUTH DISEASE IN CHILDREN
The viruses that usually cause hand, foot, and mouth are named coxsackievirus. Anyone can have the disease, but children under age 5 are most likely to get it. It tends to spread easily in the summer and fall
Early symptoms:
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Fever
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Sore throat
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Painful blisters inside a child’s mouth, usually toward the back, or on their tongue
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Feeling unwell (malaise)
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Loss of appetite
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Fatigue
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Crankiness
A day or two later, a child might have:
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A rash that turns into blisters
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Flat spots or sores on their knees, elbows, or buttocks
Mouth sores can make it hurt to swallow. Eating or drinking less than usual could be the only sign of a child’s illness. Be sure they get enough fluids and nutrients.
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