Question
A young girl presented with severe oral ulcers, diagnosed as suspected Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease by community clinic. The girl experienced a fever of up to 38.5 degrees Celsius, accompanied by headache symptoms. The parents were concerned whether it had developed into encephalitis or meningitis.
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is caused by enterovirus infection, with common symptoms including rashes on the hands, feet, mouth, and buttocks, accompanied by upper respiratory tract infection symptoms. If not treated promptly, it may lead to severe complications such as encephalitis. The virus can cross the blood-brain barrier to enter the brain, which is not directly related to fever since fever is the body’s immune response. It is recommended to take oral medication under the guidance of a doctor and use Anruike in conjunction with physical cooling(cooling) treatment. The general course of the disease is about one week to ten days, during which care should be enhanced to prevent complications, adequate water intake should be ensured, spicy, greasy foods should be avoided, and a light diet should be maintained.