How long is hand foot and mouth contagious

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My 5-year old was diagnosed with the hand foot and mouth disease. Since the disease is highly contagious, we had no option but to confine her to her room. It has been almost a week since the occurrence of the rash and we’ve administered the possible treatment as well. She urges to go play outside but we’re apprehensive. Can a health expert tell me how long is hand foot and mouth contagious?

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Dr. K.S Thamizhselvi

Dentist for Patients with Special Needs 16 yrs exp Chennai

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Hi mam.... Hand foot and mouth disese is caused by viral infection(Cox sackie virus A.... signs and symptoms incudes : ****Fever,nausea, vomiting,generalized discomfort,loss of appetite,rash on palm and sole,painful facial ulcersand blisters, irritabilty of infants and toddlers.... Transmission: *****It is transmitted by direct contact with infectious person,through saliva,feco oral transmission... Preventive measures: **** It includes Avoiding Direct contact with infectious individuals,proper cleaning of shared utensils, disinfecting contaminated surface, and proper hand hygiene...

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since it is a viral infection ,No need for specific medication, It will resolve by its own....

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Disease managemnt primarly focus on symptomatic relief... *** Analgesic medication can be used to reduce pain from the sores... ****Fever reducrs and lukewarmbath can be used to reduce body temperature..

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