Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Question 1

What is the most common age range for being infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Answer 1

Most common age of infection for hand, foot, and mouth disease is less than 5 years of age
-this is likely because this is the age range of preschool/daycare children, and preschools/daycares are where infection spread most commonly
-Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease is very CONTAGIOUS

[droplet and contact precautions are used for patients with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease]

Question 2

What is treatment like for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Answer 2

supportive care is the recommended treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease
-antipyretics
-analgesics
-hydration