How to relieve the itching associated with hand-foot-and-mouth disease?

It is possible to have contracted the virus without developing any visible symptoms on the skin. If you have a sore throat and fever, it is advisable to take Tylenol and suck on lozenges to help with the pain. Drinking plenty of fluids, whether cold or hot, can also provide relief. To prevent spreading the virus to your partner, it may be best to avoid sleeping together until you are no longer contagious.

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How to relieve the itching associated with hand-foot-and-mouth disease?

It is possible to have contracted the virus without developing any visible symptoms on the skin. If you have a sore throat and fever, it is advisable to take Tylenol and suck on lozenges to help with the pain. Drinking plenty of fluids, whether cold or hot, can also provide relief. To prevent spreading the virus to your partner, it may be best to avoid sleeping together until you are no longer contagious.