hand foot and mouth disease how long does it last

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) usually lasts about 7 to 10 days. Symptoms typically appear a few days after exposure, and the illness resolves on its own within this timeframe. During the disease, fever and mouth sores may last a few days, and the rash or blisters on the hands, feet, and sometimes other areas, usually clear within a week to 10 days. Recovery occurs once all blisters have dried and healed. Children under 2 years old might take a little longer to clear the virus, and it's important that the patient is fever-free for at least 24 hours before returning to school or work. Although generally mild, HFMD can occasionally lead to complications, so monitoring symptoms is advised.