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How Long Does A Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease Take To Resolve?
Question: are hand foot and mouth disease the same as fifths diesease and how long should a child be out of school with hand foot and mouth disease
Brief Answer:
Illness
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease is not the same as Fifth's Disease.
A child with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease should remain out of school for 24 hours after the fever resolves. After that, it is safe to return to school.
Illness
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease is not the same as Fifth's Disease.
A child with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease should remain out of school for 24 hours after the fever resolves. After that, it is safe to return to school.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
what are the differences in fifths and hand foot and mouth disease
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
H, F and M cause lesions on the hands feet and mouth. Fifth's causes a red rash on the face.
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
H, F and M cause lesions on the hands feet and mouth. Fifth's causes a red rash on the face.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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