Question
The baby has been diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease and has been sick for five days now, without any fever symptoms. The doctor recommended medication, topical ointment, and spray. However, during the recent temperature measurement, it was found that the body temperature was 37.5 degrees Celsius, which later dropped to 37 degrees Celsius. Is this situation considered a fever?
Answer
The main symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease include fever, oral pain, decreased appetite, and the appearance of blisters or small ulcers on the hands, feet, and mouth. Most cases are mild with rare severe instances. If the baby’s condition is general, the prognosis is usually good, with recovery expected within about a week. Treatment primarily focuses on symptom relief. A body temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius is considered a fever, while below this temperature is normal. If the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling measures can be taken.