Hand-foot-mouth disease

Health Library

Find

Español

2	4	5	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K	L	M	N	O	P	Q	R	S	T	U	V	W	X	Y	Z

Overview	Symptoms	Treatment	Prevention

Hand-foot-mouth disease

Alternative Names

Coxsackievirus infection

Prevention

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


Hand-foot-and-mouth disease


Hand, foot, and mouth disease on the soles


Hand, foot, and mouth disease on the hand


Hand, foot, and mouth disease on the foot


Hand, foot, and mouth disease - mouth


Hand, foot, and mouth disease on the foot

Review Date: 7/25/2007
Reviewed By: Kenneth M. Wener, MD, Department of Infectious Diseases. Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission. URAC's accreditation program is the first of its kind, requiring compliance with 53 standards of quality and accountability, verified by independent audit.

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 2005 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.