Hand, Foot and Mouth

Question 1

Viruses which commonly cause Hand, Foot and Mouth

Answer 1

coxsackie A16
enterovirus 71

Question 2

Clinical features of Hand, Foot and Mouth

Answer 2

• systemic upset: sore throat, fever
• oral ulcers
• vesicles on the palms and soles of the feet

Question 3

Management of Hand, Foot and Mouth

Answer 3

• symptomatic Tx - hydration and analgesia

Question 4

Children with Hand, Foot and Mouth need to be kept off school. TRUE/FALSE?

Answer 4

FALSE
- do NOT need to be kept off school despite it being very contagious