Question
A five-month-old baby girl was found to have red spots on her hands, feet, and buttocks yesterday, with two pus-filled sores in her mouth. She has no fever and is in good spirits!
Answer
Children with hand, foot, and mouth disease do not always have a fever, and typically, children with mild symptoms may not have a fever either. Please take a photo of the rash on the child’s hand to assist with diagnosis. The characteristic rash of hand, foot, and mouth disease has blisters at the center surrounded by a red ring. Once you discover symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease in a child, it is immediate to take them to a regular hospital for a consultation. Pay attention to the child’s care issues and it is recommended to adopt appropriate diet, avoiding spicy and irritating foods. We hope the child can receive professional treatment and recover soon.