Hand Foot Mouth Disease: Symptoms and Management

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What are the common symptoms of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, and skin rash.
**Painful sores** on hands, feet, and mouth, runny nose, and sore throat. (correct)
High fever, body aches, and severe cough.
Severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.

How does Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease typically spread?

Through airborne transmission only.
Via the fecal-oral route and droplet transmission. (correct)
Through contaminated food or water.
Through mosquito bites.

Which type of food and drink is recommended for a child with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Foods high in citric acid.
Bland foods and drinks. (correct)
Dairy products.
Spicy foods and carbonated drinks.

What intervention is most important for a child with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease to prevent complications?

<p>Preventing dehydration and monitoring their eating (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hygiene practices are important to prevent the spread of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

<p>Careful hand hygiene and proper disposal of tissues. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)

Painful sores on hands, feet, and mouth, often with runny nose and sore throat.

HFMD Transmission

Primarily spreads through the fecal-oral route and via droplets.

HFMD Precautions

Contact and droplet precautions are essential to prevent spread.

HFMD Treatment

Bland foods/drinks, hydration, acetaminophen/ibuprofen for fever, and special mouthwash.

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HFMD Complications

Monitor for increased risk of aspiration during eating.

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Study Notes

Hand Foot Mouth Disease is characterized by painful sores on the hands, feet, and mouth, accompanied by a runny nose and sore throat.
It spreads through the fecal-oral route, necessitating contact and droplet precautions.
The disease is self-limiting.
Management includes providing bland food and drinks to maintain hydration.
Tylenol or Ibuprofen can be administered for fever.
MAGIC mouthwash can be used for mouth sores.
Prevention of dehydration is crucial.
Increased risk of aspiration requires monitoring during eating.
Meticulous hand hygiene is essential, along with proper disposal of tissues.
Surfaces and toys should be cleaned with soap and water.

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Hand Foot Mouth Disease presents with painful sores on the hands, feet, and mouth, accompanied by a runny nose and sore throat. Management includes bland food and drinks, Tylenol or Ibuprofen for fever and MAGIC mouthwash for mouth sores. Prevent dehydration and maintain meticulous hygiene.