Question
Does hand, foot, and mouth disease come first with fever or rash?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by the hand, foot, and mouth virus, with primary symptoms including fever and the appearance of red rashes. These rashes can appear on the hands, feet, buttocks, and the throat inside the mouth. Fever and rashes often occur simultaneously, sometimes with fever preceding the rash or vice versa. If a child exhibits these symptoms and is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is important to initiate antiviral treatment promptly and avoid taking the child to crowded places to prevent the spread of infection.