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Symptoms of hand-foot and mouth disease include:<ref name=HFMD>CDC http://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/about/signs-symptoms.html# (2015) accessed on October 23,2016</ref> | Symptoms of hand-foot and mouth disease include:<ref name=HFMD>CDC http://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/about/signs-symptoms.html# (2015) accessed on October 23,2016</ref><ref name="pmid13682692">{{cite journal| author=ALSOP J, FLEWETT TH, FOSTER JR| title="Hand-foot-and-mouth disease" in Birmingham in 1959. | journal=Br Med J | year= 1960 | volume= 2 | issue= 5214 | pages= 1708-11 | pmid=13682692 | doi= | pmc=2098292 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=13682692 }} </ref> | ||
* [[Fever]] | * [[Fever]] | ||
* [[Headache]] | * [[Headache]] | ||
* [[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]] (maculopapular or vesicular) 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. | ** 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 begin as small red spots that blister and then often become ulcers. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]
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.
History
Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include history of:
Symptoms
Symptoms of hand-foot and mouth disease include:[1][2]
- Fever
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Rash (maculopapular or vesicular) 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
References
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- ↑ CDC http://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/about/signs-symptoms.html# (2015) accessed on October 23,2016
- ↑ ALSOP J, FLEWETT TH, FOSTER JR (1960). ""Hand-foot-and-mouth disease" in Birmingham in 1959". Br Med J. 2 (5214): 1708–11. PMC 2098292. PMID 13682692.