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    Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is caused by enteroviruses and mainly affects infants and children under 5 years old. Common symptoms include fever, sores in the mouth, and a skin rash on the hands and feet. The viruses that cause HFMD can be found in an infected person's nose, throat, blister fluid, and stool. People are advised to wash their hands frequently, clean surfaces, and avoid close contact with those infected to prevent the spread of HFMD.

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    Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is caused by enteroviruses and mainly affects infants and children under 5 years old. Common symptoms include fever, sores in the mouth, and a skin rash on the hands and feet. The viruses that cause HFMD can be found in an infected person's nose, throat, blister fluid, and stool. People are advised to wash their hands frequently, clean surfaces, and avoid close contact with those infected to prevent the spread of HFMD.

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    Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is caused by enteroviruses and mainly affects infants and children under 5 years old. Common symptoms include fever, sores in the mouth, and a skin rash on the hands and feet. The viruses that cause HFMD can be found in an infected person's nose, throat, blister fluid, and stool. People are advised to wash their hands frequently, clean surfaces, and avoid close contact with those infected to prevent the spread of HFMD.

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    Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is caused by enteroviruses and mainly affects infants and children under 5 years old. Common symptoms include fever, sores in the mouth, and a skin rash on the hands and feet. The viruses that cause HFMD can be found in an infected person's nose, throat, blister fluid, and stool. People are advised to wash their hands frequently, clean surfaces, and avoid close contact with those infected to prevent the spread of HFMD.

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    Hand,

    Fact Sheet
    Foot, and Mouth Disease

    Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) HFMD occurs mainly in infants and
    is caused by a group of viruses, called children under 5 years old, but it can
    enteroviruses.  also occur in adults. 

    Common Signs and Symptoms

    Sores in Fever Skin Rash


    the Mouth

    Poor Appetite Feeling Tired Sore Throat


    HFMD usually starts with a fever, reduced appetite, and a sore throat. One or two days after the
    fever starts, painful blister-like sores develop in the mouth. A skin rash on the palms of the hands
    and soles of the feet may also develop as flat, red spots, sometimes with blisters. It may also appear
    on the knees, elbows, buttocks, or genital area. Most patients recover in 7 to 10 days without
    medical treatment. 

    Talk to your doctor if you think you have HFMD. There is no specific
    treatment, but symptoms can be treated with over-the-counter
    drugs. 
    Spread of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
    The viruses that cause HFMD can be found in an infected person's:

    Nose Throat Blister Fluid Stool


    Secretions Secretions

    Prevention

    Wash your hands Clean and disinfect Avoid close contact.


    with soap and water, frequently touched Do not:
    especially after:  surfaces, including:
    Touch open
    Changing a diaper Doorknobs blisters
    Using tissues Toys Hug or kiss a
    Feeding children Counters person with
    HFMD
    Share utensils
    People with HFMD should cover their mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing. 

    For More Information:


     
    Visit: www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth
    You can also call Maine CDC at 1-800-821-5821.

    Updated October 2018 Icons from www.flaticon.com

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