Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Symptoms

Early symptoms may include:

• Fever
• Sore throat
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• Painful blisters inside a child’s mouth, usually toward the back, or on their tongue
• Feeling unwell (malaise)
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue
• Crankiness

A day or two later, a child might have:

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• Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease on Hand – Triggered by coxsackievirus infection, hand, foot & mouth causes blistering of the hands, feet and inside of the mouth, usually accompanied by loss of appetite and a low grade fever. While anyone can get it, it is most common among young children and during the summer months. It usually resolves itself on its own with no treatment, although drugs may be needed for relief if the blistering becomes painful. HFMD is not related to foot-and-mouth disease of cattle. A rash that turns into blisters
• 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.