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It is characterized by fever, sores in the mouth, and a rash with blisters. HFMD begins with a mild [[fever]], poor appetite, [[malaise]] ("feeling sick"), and frequently a sore throat. | |||
It is characterized by fever, sores in the mouth, and a rash with blisters. HFMD begins with a mild [[fever]], poor appetite, [[malaise]] ("feeling sick"), and frequently a sore throat | |||
===Symptoms=== | ===Symptoms=== | ||
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* [[Loss of appetite]] | * [[Loss of appetite]] | ||
* [[Rash]] with very small blisters on hands, feet, and diaper area; may be tender or painful if pressed | * [[Rash]] with very small blisters on hands, feet, and diaper area; may be tender or painful if pressed | ||
** One or 2 days after the [[fever]] begins, painful sores develop in the mouth. | |||
** They begin as small red spots that blister and then often become ulcers. | |||
** They are usually located on the tongue, gums, and inside of the cheeks. | |||
** The skin [[rash]] develops over 1 to 2 days with flat or raised red spots, some with blisters. | |||
** The [[rash]] does not itch, and it is usually located on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. It may also appear on the buttocks. | |||
** A person with [[HFMD]] may have only the [[rash]] or the mouth [[ulcer]]s. | |||
* Sore throat | * Sore throat | ||
* [[Ulcer]]s in the throat (including tonsils), mouth, and tongue | * [[Ulcer]]s in the throat (including tonsils), mouth, and tongue |
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Overview
It is characterized by fever, sores in the mouth, and a rash with blisters. HFMD begins with a mild fever, poor appetite, malaise ("feeling sick"), and frequently a sore throat.
Symptoms
- Fever
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Rash with very small blisters on hands, feet, and diaper area; may be tender or painful if pressed
- One or 2 days after the fever begins, painful sores develop in the mouth.
- They begin as small red spots that blister and then often become ulcers.
- They are usually located on the tongue, gums, and inside of the cheeks.
- The skin rash develops over 1 to 2 days with flat or raised red spots, some with blisters.
- The rash does not itch, and it is usually located on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. It may also appear on the buttocks.
- A person with HFMD may have only the rash or the mouth ulcers.
- Sore throat
- Ulcers in the throat (including tonsils), mouth, and tongue