Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Also called: HFMD
A common children's virus that causes sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet.
- Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
- Usually self-treatable
- Spreads in various ways
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is usually a mild illness young children get. A virus known as coxsackievirus is the main cause. The infection spreads by person-to-person contact and is common in child care settings. Washing hands often and well and staying away from others who have it can help prevent the disease.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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