Question
A child is suspected of having hand, foot, and mouth disease. They had contact with a patient yesterday afternoon, and now they have discovered several grain-like particles resembling boils in their throat. Their body temperature measures 38.3 degrees Celsius.
Answer
The incubation period for hand, foot, and mouth disease typically ranges from seven to ten days. This means that it may take at least seven days after contact with an infected person before symptoms appear. Currently, the child may have been infected with bacteria or a virus, but it is not necessarily from the patient they encountered. It’s also possible that they were already infected. It is recommended to closely monitor the child’s symptoms and seek further guidance from medical professionals. These suggestions are intended to provide assistance, wishing you health!