Question
Our child suddenly developed a fever with blisters on the mouth and hands. What kind of illness could it be? How should we handle it?
Answer
This condition could be Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. The main symptoms include oral blisters and ulcers, fever, and rashes on the hands, feet, and around the anus. Sometimes coughing may also occur. Severe cases may lead to complications such as meningitis. However, Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is completely curable. Treatment involves first isolating the patient to prevent transmission and then administering oral antiviral medication.