Question
A three-year-old boy recently developed severe encephalitis in conjunction with hand, foot, and mouth disease. The parents are concerned whether this condition will leave any post-injuries.
Answer
Whether severe encephalitis caused by hand, foot, and mouth disease results in post-injuries depends on the treatment and recovery of the encephalitis. If the child receives timely and effective treatment, symptoms are usually not present later on, and there will be no post-injuries if the encephalitis is fully recovered. However, if treatment is inappropriate or delayed, it may lead to an extended recovery period and may be accompanied by post-injuries such as headaches.