Question
It’s the peak season for colds, and a classmate in my child’s school has contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease, causing concern that my child might have been infected as well. Starting yesterday, my child has had a fever, and today in the afternoon, their body temperature rose again, with rashes on their face resembling chickenpox. How can I determine if my child has hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease typically presents with rashes or blisters on the mouth, palms, and soles of the feet, along with possible symptoms such as fever and sore throat. It is recommended to immediately take your child for a blood test to confirm if they have been infected with bacteria or enterovirus 71. If necessary, antiviral and antibacterial treatments should be administered.