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Hand, foot and mouth
disease
This is a viral disease lasting up to 7 days. Because it is a caused by a virus, antibiotics will not help.
Symptoms
Rash on hands, feet and in mouth
May have cold sores on back of throat and tonsils, on tongue and inside of cheeks.
Fever up to 103
The disease is contagious with direct contact.
Treatment
Tylenol/ibuprofen
Salt water gargles
Popsicles
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