Is foot and mouth disease contagious?
Patient: Good evening. My daughters had hand foot and mouth beginning last week, so about 12 days now for the earliest. My question is not about them really. My husband nor I have gotten the virus, at least we have shown no symptoms. However I work with a woman who is 8 months pregnant and is afraid to be near me or touch anything I have touched, for fear of her baby getting it.  Should I keep my distance from her if I have no symptoms? I keep reading different lengths that the virus can be alive and that Lysol does not kill it.  My kids seem fine, that have gone back to daycare. Can I give it to this girl? If I go to my primary doctor  can they test me to see if I have it? I need to do something to be sure I can be at work. In need of advice! Sincerely, stressed out! Doctor: Hi and thank you so much for this query.I am so sorry to hear about this fifth disease that your daughter has. It is a contagious disease caused by a virus. It would have been advisable to avoid too much contact with her during this time. There is no need to go and get tested for this condition a there is no drug that kills the virus. The system is what masterminds and quarantine the virus. If you have no manifestations, you have nothing to worry about.I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be and I will gladly respond to.