Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Symptoms and Images of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease (also known as coxsackie virus) usually affects children ages 6 months to 3 years and is the most common cause of mouth sores .

High fever – often up to five days.

Severe fussiness – this is often the worst part of the illness.

Severe mouth pain or sore throat

Refusal to eat or even drink

Rash – small, red or white spots may, but not always, appear on the hands or feet (thus the name of the illness). A red, lacy rash can also appear anywhere on the body.

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Images on the Mouth, Hand, and Foot