Have you heard of Hand-Foot-And-Mouth Disease in humans?

Question

Have you ever caught this virus?

Have your children ever duffered from it?

Answer 1

I used to work in a day care. And the different infant room got it about 3 times a year it seems. It last a few weeks, and most bumps on their bottoms, around mouth and stomach. Adults can get it too. A few teachers got it. yyuck, but it goes away pretty quick. Wash hands!!!!

Answer 2

Yes. No, Never caught it. No,no children!
Let me start by saying that hand, foot and mouth disease in humans has nothing whatsoever to do with foot and mouth in cattle.
Hand, foot and mouth in humans is caused by the coxsackie virus, creating a mild infection that spreads in much the same way that cold viruses and viruses causing upper respiratory tract infections are spread, which is through direct contact and droplets of virus particles in the atmosphere.
Usually, the infection is so mild that no fever is produced and patients often never realise they are harbouring it.
Often the only signs are tiny unbroken blisters on the hands, feet and in the mouth. Although the blisters can sometimes be tender in those areas, it is unusual.
Adults can get the disease but again symptoms are very mild and most adults are immune to the virus once they have previously been exposed to it.

Answer 3

Definition
Hand-foot-mouth disease is a viral infection that usually begins in the throat. It is caused by the Coxsackievirus.


Alternative Names
Coxsackievirus infection


Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is caused by the Coxsackie virus (a member of the Enterovirus family). The throat and tonsils develop small ulcers while the hands, feet, and diaper area are affected by a rash with characteristic vesicles (very small blisters). This is usually a mild illness with the rash healing in 5 to 7 days.

The actual incidence is unknown, but hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a relatively common infection. Another coxsackie virus infection with a high incidence and related features is herpangina. This is characterized by painful ulcers in the mouth and throat, but does not show a rash on the hands, feet or buttocks.

The most important risk factor is age. The infection affects young children, but can be seen in adolescents and occasionally adults. The outbreaks occur most often in the summer and fall.


Symptoms
Fever.
Sore throat.
Ulcers in the throat, mouth and tongue.
Headache.
A rash with vesicles on hands, feet, and diaper area. The vesicles are typically on the palm side of the hands, the sole side of the feet, and are very characteristic in appearance. The vesicles are also tender or painful if pressed.
Loss of appetite.

Signs and tests
A history of recent illness and a physical examination, demonstrating the characteristic vesicles on the hands and feet, are usually sufficient to diagnose the disease.


Treatment
There is no specific treatment for the infection other than relief of symptoms.

Treatment with antibiotics is not effective, and is not indicated. Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen can be used to treat fever. Aspirin should not be used in viral illnesses in children under age 12 years.

Salt water mouth rinses (1/2 teaspoon of salt to 1 glass of warm water) may be soothing if the child is able to rinse without swallowing. Ensure an adequate fluid intake because swallowing may be painful. Extra fluid is needed when a fever is present. The best fluids are cold milk products, especially ice cream. Many children refuse juices and sodas, for example, because their acidity causes burning pain in the ulcers.


Expectations (prognosis)
Generally, complete recovery occurs in 5 to 7 days.


Complications
Dehydration can occur because the mouth lesions can cause pain with swallowing.
Possible febrile seizures.

Calling your health care provider
Apply home treatment and call the health care provider if there are signs of complications, such as pain in neck or arms and legs. Other times to call include:

When a high fever is not reduced by medication
Signs of dehydration occur:
Dry skin and mucus membranes
Weight loss
Irritability
Lethargy
Decreased or dark urine.
Emergency symptoms include convulsions.


Prevention
Avoid contact with people with known illness. Practice strict hand washing if in contact with infected children

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Answer 5

I've heard about foot and mouth disease not hand foot and mouth

Answer 6

yes im a nursery nurse and it is a child hood illness.you get blisters in the mouth ,hand and feet and this is contagious.do not go near pregnant women.hope this helps

Answer 7

Happens all the time. You can get it quite easy. Shopping cart handles for starters. I have actually seen women cleaning shopping carts off with wipies before. I take my chances. My kids have had it though.

Answer 8

According to my mum me and my brother both had this has small children but that was over 30yrs ago. We were treated and it cleared up. It couldn't have been that bad or I would remember.

Answer 9

Yes i have heard of it but my children or i have never caught it.

Answer 10

Its not that deadly it does mean that your cattle will lose weight which is how they are priced, hence the cull to eradicte the disease