Hand, foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a mild viral illness
that can occur at any age, occurring most often in children under age
10. The disease is characterized by vesicles (small blisters which
contain clear fluid) that occur inside the mouth, on the gums and on the
side of the tongue. On rare occasions persons with the virus that causes
hand, foot and mouth disease may develop viral meningitis. Infants who
develop oral vesicles may stop nursing and become dehydrated. Most cases
of hand, foot and mouth disease occur in summer and fall.
General information
Hand
Foot Mouth disease fact sheet (PDF, 21 KB)
Hmong (PDF,
21 KB) Spanish (PDF,
11 KB)
Contacts
Wisconsin
Local Health Departments - Regional offices - Tribal agencies
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Last Revised:
June 13, 2012 |
