{"id":60216,"date":"2026-03-25T16:00:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T10:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/?p=60216"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:38:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T06:08:52","slug":"causes-of-the-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/causes-of-the-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: Causes, Symptoms &#038; Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeing your child in pain can be really worrisome. And when it comes with mouth pain, fever, and small rashes on the body, it can really mean something serious.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">early stage hand foot and mouth disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starts quietly. The early symptoms may include tiredness, poor appetite, a sore throat, or a mild fever before the rash and mouth ulcers become visible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hand-foot-mouth\/about\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hand, foot, and mouth disease is among the most contagious diseases worldwide. It is a viral ailment that\u2019s most common in children under 5.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that it can be treated, and in most cases, the symptoms are mild; the patient can get better in just 7-10 days with proper rest and medication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/causes-of-the-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease\/#What_is_Hand_Foot_and_Mouth_Disease\" >What is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/causes-of-the-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease\/#What_Are_the_Causes_of_the_Hand_Foot_and_Mouth_Disease\" >What Are the Causes of the Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/causes-of-the-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease\/#Common_Symptoms_of_HFMD_Hand_Foot_and_Mouth_Disease\" >Common Symptoms of HFMD (Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/causes-of-the-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease\/#Treatment_and_Recovery_for_HFMD_Patients\" >Treatment and Recovery for HFMD Patients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/causes-of-the-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease\/#How_to_Prevent_the_Hand_Foot_and_Mouth_Disease\" >How to Prevent the Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/causes-of-the-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease\/#To_Sum_It_Up\" >To Sum It Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/causes-of-the-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_Related_to_Hand_Foot_and_Mouth_Disease\" >Frequently Asked Questions Related to Hand Foot and Mouth Disease<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/causes-of-the-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease\/#How_do_you_treat_hand-foot-and-mouth_disease\" >How do you treat hand-foot-and-mouth disease?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/causes-of-the-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease\/#What_is_the_cause_of_hand-foot-and-mouth_disease\" >What is the cause of hand-foot-and-mouth disease?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/causes-of-the-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease\/#Does_poor_hygiene_cause_HFMD\" >Does poor hygiene cause HFMD?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Hand_Foot_and_Mouth_Disease\"><\/span><b>What is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a very common viral infection. It usually causes a mild fever, mouth sores and ulcers, and rashes on the hands and feet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The disease <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is highly contagious and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spreads easily, so if you are wondering <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is hand foot and mouth disease contagious<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the direct answer is yes. It is mostly common in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infants <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and young children. Although <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hand foot and mouth disease in adults<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important not to confuse this disease with foot-and-mouth disease, which happens in animals and is a completely different illness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Causes_of_the_Hand_Foot_and_Mouth_Disease\"><\/span><b>What Are the Causes of the Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The hand foot and mouth disease cause is generally caused by a group of viruses called enteroviruses. The CDC notes that coxsackievirus A16 is the most common cause. At the same time, the other set of enteroviruses may also lead to infections.<\/p>\n<p>The infection spreads from one person to another through nasal secretions, saliva, cough droplets, stool, and blister fluids. A child can easily get affected if they touch a contaminated surface and then touch their eyes, nose, or mouth.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your kid goes to daycare, a creche, or school, you need to be extra cautious, as children stay in close contact with one another and share toys, bottles, and stationery. They may not wash their hands properly before eating or touching their face and mouth. HFMD can spread pretty quickly in these places.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Across the different stages of hand foot and mouth disease, the root cause remains the same: a very contagious viral infection that spreads through close contact and poor hygiene. This is why regular handwashing and surface cleaning are mandatory and should be taught to kids from a young age.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Symptoms_of_HFMD_Hand_Foot_and_Mouth_Disease\"><\/span><b>Common Symptoms of HFMD (Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hand foot and mouth disease symptoms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever, which is often the first sign<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore throat and general discomfort<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painful mouth ulcers or blisters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rashes on the hands and feet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin blisters or eruptions inside the mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritability and tiredness, especially in young kids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low appetite or reluctance to drink fluids<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, it must be noted that symptoms aren\u2019t always the same for every kid who is affected. Some may have fever and sores, and others may have a more noticeable blister or mouth pain. So, it\u2019s advisable to keep an eye on them if they show any signs of discomfort.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-60220\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-70-400x222.jpg\" alt=\"Common Symptoms of HFMD\" width=\"742\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-70-400x222.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-70-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-70.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_and_Recovery_for_HFMD_Patients\"><\/span><b>Treatment and Recovery for HFMD Patients<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no specific hand foot and mouth disease treatment<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as such. However, doctors usually focus on easing the symptoms and keeping the patients comfortable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Rest is vital, and fluid intake is a must. Especially if the mouth sores are making eating and drinking painful, cold foods, soft meals, and soothing liquids are prescribed, as it may feel easier to take.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Doctors also often advise age-appropriate medicines to reduce fever and relieve pain. Because viruses rather than bacteria cause the disease, antibiotics do not help.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Most children and adults recover on their own within 7 to 10 days. And during this time, it is extremely important to maintain good hygiene to reduce the risk of spreading it at home.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Parents and caregivers should watch for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/signs-of-dehydration-you-shouldnt-miss\/\">signs of dehydration<\/a>, such as dry mouth, reduced urination, crying without tears, and unusual sleepiness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical advice is important if symptoms worsen or the fever remains high.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prevent_the_Hand_Foot_and_Mouth_Disease\"><\/span><b>How to Prevent the Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid this disease, you must follow these simple steps and also ensure that the kids are following these too:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Washing Hands Often<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Wash hands with soap and water, especially after using the toilet, changing diapers, or helping a sick child. Kids should wash their hands often at school and daycare centres.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cleaning Shared Surfaces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Regularly disinfect toys, tables, doorknobs, and other commonly touched places that could carry the virus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoiding Close Contact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Do not hug, kiss, or come into any close contact with a kid who may be suffering from this disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Not Sharing Personal Items<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Keep your kids&#8217; utensils, cups, and cutlery separate from their friends&#8217; if you think they might get affected. Even for adults, this will lower the risk of spread.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keeping Your Sick Child at Home<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If your child is suffering from HFMD, keep them home and do not send them to school or daycare until they are feeling good enough to return.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/tingling-in-feet\/\">Tingling in Feet: What Does It Mean?<\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Sum_It_Up\"><\/span><b>To Sum It Up<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though hand, foot, and mouth disease can look alarming, most cases are mild and settle with proper rest and simple home care. The key is to notice the symptoms early and keep the child comfortable at home to prevent the infection from spreading.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if the symptoms persist and signs of fever, severe pain, or high fever remain, it is best to talk to a doctor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<style>#sp-ea-60222 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}.sp-easy-accordion-enabled .eap_section_title_60222, body .eap_section_title_60222 { color: #444; margin-bottom:  30px; }#sp-ea-60222.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-60222.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-60222.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-60222.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-60222.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}a.collapsed {\r\n    color: #212326 !important;\r\n}<\/style><h2 class=\"eap_section_title eap_section_title_60222\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_Related_to_Hand_Foot_and_Mouth_Disease\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions Related to Hand Foot and Mouth Disease<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1774505008\"><div id=\"sp-ea-60222\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_hand-foot-and-mouth_disease\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-602220\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse602220\" aria-controls=\"collapse602220\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How do you treat hand-foot-and-mouth disease? <\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse602220\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-60222\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-602220\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is treated with rest, plenty of fluids, soft foods, and medicines to ease fever or pain, since there is no specific antiviral treatment for most cases.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cause_of_hand-foot-and-mouth_disease\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-602221\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse602221\" aria-controls=\"collapse602221\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the cause of hand-foot-and-mouth disease?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse602221\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-60222\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-602221\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enteroviruses cause hand-foot-and-mouth disease, most commonly coxsackievirus A16 and other related viruses.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_poor_hygiene_cause_HFMD\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-602222\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse602222\" aria-controls=\"collapse602222\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Does poor hygiene cause HFMD? <\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse602222\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-60222\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-602222\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, HFMD is caused by a virus, but poor hand hygiene and contaminated surfaces can make it spread more easily.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-60222-6a00ae6355314\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How do you treat hand-foot-and-mouth disease? \", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is treated with rest, plenty of fluids, soft foods, and medicines to ease fever or pain, since there is no specific antiviral treatment for most cases.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the cause of hand-foot-and-mouth disease?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Enteroviruses cause hand-foot-and-mouth disease, most commonly coxsackievirus A16 and other related viruses.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does poor hygiene cause HFMD? 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