low risk
Coxsackievirus
Hand, foot and mouth disease
When to seek urgent care: Seek care if child cannot drink fluids
Key facts
Family
Picornaviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Mild
Incubation
3-6 days
Vaccine
None
Est. cases tracked
600
Symptoms
FeverMouth soresRash on hands/feet
Transmission
Fecal-oralContact
Prevention
Hand hygieneSurface cleaning
Treatment
Supportive care
Related viruses (same family)
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