Question
What are the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a highly contagious illness that commonly affects children under the age of 5 during the summer and autumn seasons. The main symptoms include fever and rash, with the appearance of blisters or ulcer-like changes on the hands, feet, buttocks, and oral mucous membranes. When blisters appear in the mouth, they may cause pain and disrupt bowel movements. Since the disease is caused by a viral infection, treatment primarily involves antiviral medication, with an expected duration of about one week.