Question
The fever symptoms started after 4 PM and have been treated with a fever-reducing injection. The child is currently hospitalized at a local hospital. The doctor diagnosed it as hand, foot, and mouth disease. The fever has persisted from last night to this morning, with a small amount of rash on the hands and feet, and more so in the mouth. What treatment measures should be taken at this point?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, with Coxsackievirus A16 and Enterovirus 71 being the most common types. This condition is most common in children under 5 years old and is characterized by sore throat, loss of appetite, low fever, and small blisters or ulcers on the hands, feet, and mouth. Most children recover within a week, but a few may develop serious complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, aseptic meningitis of the brain, etc., and there is even a risk of rapid deterioration leading to death. Therefore, parents should pay close attention and follow the regular treatment provided by the hospital while closely monitoring their child’s condition changes. Any abnormalities should be reported to the doctor immediately.