Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Overview Hand-foot-and-mouth disease — a mild, contagious viral infection common in young children — is characterized by sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet.
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease on the hand Open pop-up dialog box Close. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease on the hand Hand-foot-and-mouth disease often causes a rash of painful, red, blister-like lesions on the palms of the hands. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease on the foot Open pop-up dialog box Close. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease on the foot Hand-foot-and-mouth disease often causes a rash of painful, red, blister-like lesions on the soles of the feet.
Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Modlin JF. Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of enterovirus and parechovirus infections. Accessed March 28, Longo DL, et al. Enterovirus, parechovirus, and reovirus infections. In: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. New York, N. Outbreaks may occur in childcare settings.
By the time they are adults, most people have been infected with the virus that causes this disease. This infection is spread by direct contact with fluid from the skin blisters, nose and throat discharges including saliva, sputum or nasal mucus , droplets sneezing, coughing and faeces poo.
Good personal hygiene is important to prevent spread of the infection to others. The skin blisters of HFMD are infectious until they become crusty and there is no fluid in the blisters. The virus may also be shed in the faeces for several weeks after the blisters resolve. Very rarely, the virus can affect the lining of the brain or spinal cord, leading to more severe symptoms such as seizures, confusion, unsteadiness, and weakness. Diagnosis is usually made by your doctor based on symptoms.
Other tests are not usually required, but occasionally throat or faeces samples may be taken. HFMD is a mild illness that resolves within a week. There is no specific treatment and usually none is required. Use paracetamol not aspirin as directed for fever and any discomfort. Offer plenty of fluids, but avoid orange juice, which is acidic and may cause pain with mouth ulcers. If a child with HFMD complains of severe headache , if fever persists, of if there are any worrying symptoms, consult your doctor immediately.
Good personal hygiene is essential to prevent the spread of HFMD to others, both for those infected and their carers:. This will allow them to confirm the diagnosis. In most cases, the infection will go away without treatment in 7 to 10 days.
However, your doctor may recommend certain treatments to help ease symptoms until the disease has run its course. These can include:. Certain at-home treatments can also provide relief from HFMD symptoms. You can try the following home remedies to help make blisters less bothersome:. Swishing warm saltwater around in the mouth may also help relieve the pain associated with mouth blisters and throat sores.
Do this several times a day or as often as needed. You or your child should feel completely better 7 to 10 days after the initial onset of symptoms. Reinfection is uncommon. The body usually builds up immunity to the viruses that cause the disease.
In rare cases, coxsackievirus can cause a medical emergency. Practicing good hygiene is the best defense against HFMD. Regular handwashing can greatly reduce your risk for contracting this virus. Teach your children how to wash their hands using hot water and soap.
Hands should always be washed after using the restroom, before eating, and after being out in public. Children should also be taught not to put their hands or other objects in or near their mouths. Get in the habit of cleaning shared surfaces first with soap and water, then with a diluted solution of bleach and water. Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common childhood illness that can also affect adults. It usually gets better on its own in 7 to 10 days.
After a few days mouth ulcers and a rash will appear. The symptoms are usually the same in adults and children, but they can be worse in babies and children under 5. Look at other childhood rashes. Hand, foot and mouth disease has nothing to do with foot and mouth disease that affects farm animals.
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