Hand and Foot mouth Infection

Hand and Foot mouth Infection

Hand-Foot and Mouth disease is a contagious infection which is caused by a virus. It is common in younger children, especially under the age of 5 years. The infection usually lasts for 3-6 days but may take longer.

Also, this infection is more commonly found in child care centres.

Common Symptoms

• Fever
• Sore throat
• Feeling of being unwell
• Painful, red, blister-like lesions on the tongue, gums and inside of the cheeks
• A red rash, without itching but sometimes with blistering, on the palms, soles and sometimes the buttocks
• Irritability in infants and toddlers
• Loss of appetite

Causes

It is caused by Virus named coxsackievirus.

How to Prevent It

You can teach certain prevention to your child to prevent this infection

• Wash hand regularly especially after coming from outside, using washrooms etc
• Teach good hygiene to your kids like how to keep themselves clean and do not put any objects or fingers into their mouth.
• Keep away from people who are suffering from this infection.