Question
Are the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease similar to those of tonsillitis? How can one distinguish between the two? What are the differences between hand, foot, and mouth disease and tonsillitis?
Answer
In recent times, there has been an increase in hand, foot, and mouth disease among children. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, most commonly affecting children under the age of 5 and can lead to blisters on the hands, feet, and in the mouth. Tonsillitis is a bacterial infection. The two conditions are distinct. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a comprehensive medical check-up. Do not make any conclusions on your own at home to avoid delaying treatment.