Question
My son is three years old, and yesterday I noticed something unusual about his mouth; it seems to be slightly crooked. Because there have been cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease in the community, I’m worried that he might have it as well.
Answer
Not all oral ulcers are caused by hand, foot, and mouth disease. Typical symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease include rashes on the hands, feet, mouth, and buttocks, accompanied by fever. It is recommended to undergo a blood test to confirm if there is an infection with enterovirus. Prevention and infection control should be implemented according to the condition. A simple oral infection may be due to a lack of vitamins or gastroenteritis.