Question
As spring approaches, hand, foot, and mouth disease enters its peak season. If a child exhibits persistent fever symptoms, parents may consider taking them to the hospital for a routine blood test to confirm if they have hand, foot, and mouth disease. What are the common blood test characteristics of hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease primarily presents with symptoms such as fever, cough, and sore throat, accompanied by vesicular skin rashes on the hands, feet, and mouth, as well as symptoms like diarrhea. This disease is mainly caused by enteroviruses and belongs to infectious diseases. After confirmation of the diagnosis, timely antiviral and antipyretic detoxification treatment measures should be taken. Most children have mild symptoms, but a few may develop severe complications, so it should be taken seriously.