Derm - Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What causes HFMD?
A
Coxsackie A virus
2
Q
How long is the incubation period in HFMD?
A
3-5 days
3
Q
How does HFMD present?
A
Typical viral URTI symptoms
1-2 days later, small mouth ulcers appear
Followed by blistering red spots across body
Spots worst on hands, feet and around mouth
Rash is itchy
4
Q
What is a key sing of HFMD?
A
Painful mouth ulcers, particularly on tongue
5
Q
How is HFMD diagnosed?
A
Clinical appearance of rash
6
Q
How is HFMD managed?
A
No treatment
Supportive management, fluids, simple analgesia
Resolves spontaneously 7-10 days
7
Q
What advice should be given to parents in HFMD?
A
Highly contagious
Avoid sharing towels, bedding
Wash hands
Careful handling of dirty nappies
8
Q
What are some rare complications of HFMD?
A
Dehydration
Bacterial superinfection
Encephalitis
