Question: what is the medical term for hand foot mouth disease
Answer: Hand , foot , and mouth disease Synonyms Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem Typical lesions around the mouth of an 11 - month - old boy Specialty Infectious disease Symptoms Fever , flat discolored spots or bumps that may blister Complications Temporary loss of nails , viral meningitis Usual onset 3 -- 6 days post exposure Duration 1 week Causes Coxsackievirus A16 , Enterovirus 71 Diagnostic method Based on symptoms , viral culture Prevention Handwashing Treatment Supportive care Medication Pain medication such as ibuprofen Frequency As outbreaks