10 Causes of Mouth Ulcers
Cause #7: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a condition caused by a viral infection. HFMD usually begins with malaise and fever followed by spots or bumps on the hands, feet, and mouth. These spots may or may not blister. Painful ulcers and blisters can also develop in and around the nose or mouth. They can also occasionally be found on the groin and buttocks.
The infection can be spread through close contact, feces of an infected person, and through the air after an infected person coughs. It is most commonly caused by Enterovirus 71 and Coxsackievirus A16. Prevention includes handwashing practices. Treatment involves pain medication and intravenous fluids.
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