Question
The test and examination results on October 14, 2011, showed that the patient had mild symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease, including rashes on the hands, mouth, and feet, accompanied by loss of appetite and mild cough, with a relatively good mental state. How should quick treatment be administered?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, with common pathogens including Coxsackievirus A16 and Enterovirus 71. The disease is most prevalent in children under 5 years old and is characterized by pain, loss of appetite, low fever, and small blisters or sores on the hands, feet, and mouth. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a self-limiting condition; typically, it will recover naturally within about a week if there are no complications. During treatment, it is important to maintain a diet of light and easily digestible foods to alleviate discomfort from oral blisters and sores.