Question
Is hand, foot, and mouth disease with meningitis caused by fever?
Answer
When a child has hand, foot, and mouth disease with meningitis, fever may be present. Various methods can be used to address the fever, such as using lukewarm water for sponge baths to reduce heat, or applying alcohol water for physical cooling. Additionally, oral medications like ibuprofen can be considered to lower body temperature, while ensuring adequate fluid intake. Hand, foot, and mouth disease and its complications such as meningitis are usually caused by viral infections. Doctors can recommend the use of antiviral medications or other treatment measures based on the specific situation.