Question
My baby is 7 months old and has had hand, foot, and mouth disease before. Now, there are some small spots appearing on their body. What should I do?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is primarily caused by enteroviruses and commonly occurs in children under 5 years old. Generally speaking, hand, foot, and mouth disease itself is not severe, but complications should be monitored. A few children may experience complications such as myocarditis and pulmonary edema. Based on the described situation, do not become overly anxious. Closely monitor your baby’s condition and communicate with the attending physician in a timely manner. Under normal circumstances, with active treatment, most children will recover uneventfully.