Question
Hand, foot, and mouth disease can lead to encephalitis. What symptoms should you pay special attention to?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a virus. When patients experience fever along with blisters on their hands, feet, and mouth, it may be a sign of hand, foot, and mouth disease. If they also develop symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and headaches, they should seek immediate medical attention for further examination, including electroencephalography and brain CT scans, to confirm whether encephalitis is present. Treatment may include antiviral medications and symptomatic treatment based on clinical symptoms.